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The Analects – Chapter 100 (5.10). Confucius’ stern rebuke of Zai Yu
5.10 Zai Yu used to sleep during the day. The Master said, “Rotten wood cannot be carved, nor a wall of dried dung be trowelled. What use is there in my scolding him any more?”
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The Analects – Chapter 99 (5.9). Harmony in humility
5.9 The Master in discussing Zigong said to him, “Which do you yourself think is the better, you or Hui?”
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The Analects – Chapter 98 (5.8). The art of diplomatic refusal
5.8 Meng Wu asked whether Zilu was benevolent. The Master said, “I do not know.”
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The Analects – Chapter 97 (5.7). Between the Sea and the Way
5.7 The Master said, “The Way/Dao makes no progress. I shall get upon a raft and float out to sea. I am sure You would come with me.”
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The Analects – Chapter 96 (5.6). Qidiao Kai’s humility
5.6 The Master gave Qidiao Kai leave to take office, but he replied,”I have not yet sufficiently perfected myself in the virtue of good faith.” The Master was delighted.
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The Analects – Chapter 95 (5.5). Confucius’ defense of virtue over rhetoric
5.5 Someone said, “Ran Yong is benevolent, but he is a poor talker.”