折疑論 3.6

3.6

demeanor heads the Five Matters. (The Book of Documents says: 'The first is demeanor; the second, speech; the third, sight; the fourth, hearing; the fifth, thought.' The commentary says: 'Demeanor is said to be respectful; speech, compliant; sight, clear; hearing, sharp; thought, penetrating. Respect leads to solemnity; compliance, to good order; clarity, to discernment; sharpness, to counsel; penetration, to sagacity.' Among the five matters, demeanor comes first; hence it is called 'the head.')