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We can say that the ethical system of the philosopher Confucius is sublime.
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This is a strong expression of admiration. It calls Confucius’s ethical system “sublime,” meaning the principles are seen as exceptionally elevated, admirable, and worthy of respect. The sentence presents this as a judgment about the value of his moral ideas.
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