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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.”
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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.”