林放问礼之本，子曰：“大哉问！礼，与其奢也，宁俭；丧，与其易也，宁戚。”
1Lin Fang asked what was the first thing to be attended to in ceremonies.
2The Master said, 'A great question indeed!
3'In festive ceremonies, it is better to be sparing than extravagant. In the ceremonies of mourning, it is better that there be deep sorrow than a minute attention to observances.'