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The Analects – Chapter 106 (5.16). Confucius’ tribute to Zichan’s virtuous governance
5.16 Of Zichan the Master said that in him were to be found four of the virtues that belong to the Way of the true gentleman.
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The Analects – Chapter 105 (5.15). Confucius’ defense of Kong Wenzi
5.15 Zigong asked saying, “Why was Kong Wen called Wen(‘The Cultured’)?”
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The Analects – Chapter 104 (5.14). Zilu’s action-oriented ethos
5.14 When Zilu heard any precept and was still trying unsuccessfully to put it into practice, his one fear was that he might hear some fresh precept.
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The Analects – Chapter 102 (5.12). Not to impose upon others
5.12 Zigong said, “What I do not want others to do to me, I have no desire to do to others.” The Master said, “Oh Ci! You have not quite got to that point yet.”
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The Analects – Chapter 101 (5.11). The source of true fortitude
5.11 The Master said, “I have never yet seen a man who was truly steadfast.”