SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

  • The Analects – Chapter 12.14

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    Ana

    Zi Zhang asked about governance. The Master said, “Be tireless in holding your position, and carry out your duties with loyalty.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 12.13

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    Ana

    The Master said, “In hearing lawsuits, I am no different from others; what I truly aim for is that there be no lawsuits at all!”

  • The Analects – Chapter 12.12

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    Ana

    The Master said, “Is there anyone who can decide a legal case based on just one side’s statement? Perhaps it is You (Zilu)!”For Zilu never let a promise wait overnight—he always fulfilled his word the same day.

  • Three Beloved Disciples of Confucius

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    Rob

    Confucius, ancient China’s greatest philosopher, shared profound bonds with his students, among whom Yan Hui, Zilu, and Zigong stood out as his most cherished disciples. Their stories, recorded in The Analects, reveal Confucius’ ideals of virtue, loyalty, and wisdom.

  • The Analects – Chapter 12.11

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    Ana

    Duke Jing of Qi asked Confucius about governance. Confucius replied, “Let the ruler be a ruler, the minister be a minister, the father be a father, and the son be a son.”The Duke said, “Excellent! Indeed, if rulers do not act as rulers, ministers do not act as ministers, fathers do not act as…

  • The Analects – Chapter 12.10

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    Ana

    Zi Zhang asked how to cultivate virtue and discern confusion. The Master said, “Make loyalty and trustworthiness your foundation, and always align yourself with righteousness—this is how you elevate virtue. As for confusion: when you love someone, you wish him to live; when you hate him, you wish him to die. Now wanting him…