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The Analects – Chapter 202 (8.16). Against Hypocrisy: Confucius on authentic virtue beyond performance
8.16The Master said, “Impetuous, but tricky! Ingenuous, but dishonest! Simple-minded, but capable of breaking promises! To such men I can give no recognition.”
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The Analects – Chapter 199 (8.13). Moral integrity in times of chaos
8.13The Master said, “Be of unwavering good faith, love learning, if attacked be ready to die for the good Way. Do not enter a State that pursues dangerous courses, nor stay in one where the people have rebelled. When the Way prevails under Heaven, then show yourself; when it does not prevail, then hide.…
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The Analects – Chapter 198 (8.12). Knowledge for knowledge’s sake: Confucius on pure learning motivation
8.12 The Master said, “One who will study for three yearsWithout thought of rewardWould be hard indeed to find.”