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The Analects – Chapter 91 (4.26). Boundary preservation in relationships
4.26 Ziyou said, “In the service of one’s prince repeated scolding can only lead to loss of favour; in friendship, it can only lead to estrangement.
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The Analects – Chapter 89 (4.24). Cautious speech vs. swift action
4.24 The Master said, “A gentleman covets the reputation of being slow in word but prompt in deed.”
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The Analects – Chapter 88 (4.23). Confucius on self-restraint
4.23 The Master said, “Those who err on the side of strictness are few indeed!”
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The Analects – Chapter 87 (4.22). Integrity between speech and action
4.22 The Master said,”In old days a man kept a hold on his words, fearing the disgrace that would ensue should he himself fail to keep pace with them.”
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The Analects – Chapter 86 (4.21). Timely filial piety
4.21 The Master said, “It is always better for a man to know the age of his parents. In the one case such knowledge will be a comfort to him; in the other, it will fill him with a salutary dread.”