SuaveG – The Gentle Path – Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Great Learning Chapter 15. Wealth with Virtue

January 24, 2026

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Ana

There is a great principle in generating wealth:When many produce and few consume,when work is done diligently and swiftly,and expenditures are made moderately and thoughtfully –then wealth will always be sufficient.
Great Learning Chapter 14. Embrace the Worthy, Expel the Wicked

January 24, 2026

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Ana

The Qin Shi (in the Book of Documents) says:“If there is a minister – simple and sincere, possessing no special talents,yet his heart is broad, peaceful, and truly capacious.When others have ability, he rejoices as if it were his own;when others are virtuous and wise, he genuinely admires them,praising them even more fervently than…
Great Learning Chapter 13. Virtue Before Wealth

January 24, 2026

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Ana

The Book of Odes says:“When Yin had not yet lost the people’s support, it was worthy to serve Heaven.Take Yin as a mirror – Heaven’s great mandate is not easily retained.”
Great Learning Chapter 12. The Ruler’s Mirror: Empathy and Reciprocity

January 24, 2026

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Ana

What is meant by “bringing peace to the world depends on governing one’s state well” is this:When those in high positions honor the elderly, the people are inspired to practice filial piety;when they respect their elders, the people are inspired to practice fraternal duty;when they show compassion for orphans, the people will not abandon…
Great Learning Chapter 11. From Hearth to State: Family Virtue as the Foundation of Confucian Governance

January 24, 2026

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Ana

What is meant by “governing the state must begin with regulating one’s family” is this:There has never been anyone who could not teach his own family yet was able to instruct others.
Great Learning Chapter 10. Beyond Affection and Aversion

January 24, 2026

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Ana

What is meant by “regulating the family depends on cultivating the self” is this:People become biased toward those they love,biased against those they despise,biased in favor of those they revere,biased out of pity for those they feel sorry for,and biased in disdain toward those they look down upon or neglect.

Great Learning Chapter 15. Wealth with Virtue

Great Learning Chapter 14. Embrace the Worthy, Expel the Wicked

Great Learning Chapter 13. Virtue Before Wealth

Great Learning Chapter 12. The Ruler’s Mirror: Empathy and Reciprocity

Great Learning Chapter 11. From Hearth to State: Family Virtue as the Foundation of Confucian Governance

Great Learning Chapter 10. Beyond Affection and Aversion