Living in retirement to study their aims, and practising righteousness to carry out their principles, I have heard these words, but I have not seen such men.

Artisans dwell in their shops in order to accomplish their work. The superior man learns in order to carry out his principles.

To instruct the young in order to prevent wrong doing.

The master said, “The determined scholar and the man of perfect virtue will not seek to live at the expense (lit. in order to) of injuring their virtue. They will even sacrifice their lifes preserve their virtue complete. in order to

To die for one's country.

The Master said, “In ancient times men learned for them. selves (for their own improvement). Now-a-days men learn for other men (for the approbation of others)

Tzu-lu said (to Confucius), “The ruler of Wei has been waiting for you in order to administer the govern- ment.

How shall I know the men of virtue and talent so that I may raise them to office?

In order to avoid obstruction on the way.

I send this object herewith in order that it may be returned to the loser.

In order to get at the truth.

In order that matters may be properly arranged.

In order to act accordingly.

For the sake of encouragement.