Now, righteousness is the way, and propriety is the door, but it is only the superior man who can follow this way, and go out and in by this door. It is said in the ＇Book of Poetry＇:
＇The way to Chow is level like a whetstone,
And straight as an arrow.
The officers tread it,
And the lower people see it.＇"
9. Wan Chang said, "When Confucius received the prince＇s message calling him, he went without waiting for his carriage. And so—did Confucius do wrong?" Mencius replied, "Confucius was in office, and had to observe its appropriate duties. And moreover, he was summoned on the business of his office."