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The Analects – Chapter 109 (5.19). Confucian benevolence is positive virtue
5.19 Zizhang asked saying, “The Grand Minister Ziwen was appointed to this office on three separate occasions, but did not on any of these three occasions display the least sign of elation. Three times he was deposed; but never showed the least sign of disappointment. Each time, he duly informed his successor concerning the…
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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.