The third relation in Confucius’ teaching is that of “Husband
and Wife.” Confucius expressly teaches that husband and wife are
very “different” beings, which is in startling contrast to the
teachings of Christ, who called the twain “one.” The husband
of the East was carefully cautioned not to love his wife very
much, as that showed an effeminate man. The kiss between husband
and wife was wholly unknown, and when foreigners were first seen
to show affection in this way, it was regarded as extremely
funny. “Every time I see foreigners kiss, I catch a sick,” said
a student who was trying to air his English.--JOHN H. DE
FOREST, “Sunrise in the Sunrise Kingdom.”
(1978)