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In ancient China, one entered the physical presence of a sage quite differently from the way one entered it in ancient India. In Cathay it was impolite to stare at his face, whereas in Hindustan it was considered a religious duty to do so.

-- Notebooks Category 15: The Orient > Chapter 4 : China, Japan, Tibet > # 17