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The Analects – Chapter 73 (4.8). Dao as life’s ultimate purpose
4.8 The Master said, “In the morning, hear the Dao (the Way); in the evening, die content!”
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The Analects – Chapter 72 (4.7). Faults as mirrors to moral character
4.7 The Master said, “People’s faults vary according to their kind. By observing their faults, one comes to understand their humanity.”
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The Analects – Chapter 71 (4.6). Confucius’ admonition against moral apathy
4.6 The Master said, “I for my part have never yet seen one who really cared for benevolence, nor one who really abhorred wickedness. One who really cared for benevolence would never let any other consideration come first. One who abhorred wickedness would be so constantly practicing benevolence that wickedness would never have a…
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The Analects – Chapter 70 (4.5). Righteousness as the compass for wealth and poverty
4.5 Wealth and rank are what every man desires; but if they can only be retained to the detriment of the Way he professes, he must relinquish them.
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The Analects – Chapter 69 (4.3, 4.4). Impartial judgment rooted in benevolence
4.3, 4.4 Of the adage “Only a benevolent man knows how to like people, knows how to dislike them,” the Master said, “If the will be set on virtue, there will be no practice of wickedness.”
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The Analects – Chapter 68 (4.2). Benevolence as the moral anchor
4.2 The Master said, “Without benevolence a man Cannot for long endure adversity,Cannot for long enjoy prosperity.