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The Analects – Chapter 14.30
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The Master said, “Do not worry that others do not understand you; worry that you lack ability.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.29
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Zigong was fond of criticizing others. The Master said, “Ci (Zigong), are you already so virtuous? As for me, I have no time for that.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.28
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The Master said, “There are three qualities of the noble person’s Way, none of which I have been able to attain: the benevolent are free from anxiety, the wise are free from perplexity, and the courageous are free from fear.”Zigong replied, “This is precisely a description of yourself, Master!”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.27
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The Master said, “The noble person is ashamed when his words exceed his actions.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.25
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Qu Boyu sent an envoy to Confucius. Confucius invited him to sit and asked, “What is your master doing these days?”The envoy replied, “My master wishes to reduce his faults, but feels he has not yet succeeded.”After the envoy left, Confucius exclaimed, “What an excellent envoy! What an excellent envoy!”