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The Analects – Chapter 191 (8.5). Zengzi’s tribute to Yan Hui’s virtue
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8.5 Master Zeng said, “Clever, yet not ashamed to consult those less clever than himself; widely gifted, yet not ashamed to consult those with few gifts; having, yet seeming not to have; full, yet seeming empty; offended against, yet never contesting – long ago I had a friend whose ways were such as this.”
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The Analects – Chapter 190 (8.4). Zengzi’s deathbed teachings on noble conduct
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8.4 When Master Zeng was ill, Meng Jing came to see him.
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The Analects – Chapter 189 (8.3). The final lesson: Zengzi’s dying admonition
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8.3When Master Zeng was ill he summoned his disciples and said, “Free my feet, free my hands. The Songs (the Classic of Poetry) says:
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The Analects – Chapter 187 (8.1). Taibo’s thrice declining the kingdom
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8.1The Master said, “Of Taibo it may indeed be said that he attained to the very highest pitch of moral power. No less than three times he renounced the sovereignty of all things under Heaven, without the people getting a chance to praise him for it.”
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The Analects – Chapter 186 (7.38). The balanced personality: Confucius’ harmonious demeanor
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7.38 The Master’s manner was affable yet firm, commanding but not harsh, polite but easy.