Learning Archery and Following the Rules
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English translation
Original Chinese text
孟子曰:“羿之教人射,必志于彀;学者亦必志于彀。大匠诲人,必以规矩;学者亦必以规矩。”
English translation
Mencius said, “When Yi taught people archery, he insisted that they aim to draw the bow to its full span; learners too must aim for a full draw. When a master craftsman teaches, he uses the compass and square; learners too must follow the proper standards.”