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The Analects – Chapter 123 (6.5). Confucius’ lesson on balanced benevolence to Yuan Si
6.5 When Yuan Si was made a governor, he was given an allowance of nine hundred measures of grain, but declined it. The Master said, “Surely you could find people who would be glad of it among your neighbours or in your village?”
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The Analects – Chapter 122 (6.4). Prioritize urgent need over superfluous giving
6.4 When Gongxi Hua was sent on a mission to Qi State, Master Ran asked that Hua’s mother might be granted an allowance of grain.
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The Analects – Chapter 121 (6.3). Confucius’s praise of Yan Hui
6.3 Duke Ai asked which of the disciples had a love of learning.
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The Analects – Chapter 120 (6.2). Governance simplified, Not compromised
6.2 Ran Yong asked about Zisang Bozi. The Master said, “He is suited to be an official and he is lax.”
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The Analects – Chapter 119 (6.1). Confucius’ meritocratic praise of Ran Yong
6.1, The Master said, “Now Yong, for example. I should not mind setting him with his face to the south.”