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The Analects – Chapter 121 (6.3). Confucius’ 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.”
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The Analects – Chapter 118 (5.28). How Confucius elevated innate virtue to noble character?
5.28 The Master said, “In a hamlet of ten houses you may be sure of finding someone quite as loyal and true to his word as I. But I doubt if you would find anyone with such a love of learning.”
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The Analects – Chapter 117 (5.27). Confucius on humanity’s struggle for self-awareness
5.27 The Master said, “In vain have I looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself.”