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The Analects – Chapter 14.24
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The Master said, “In ancient times, scholars studied to cultivate themselves; nowadays, scholars study to impress others.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.23
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The Master said, “The noble person aspires upward toward the Way, virtue, and heavenly principle; the petty person sinks downward toward private gain, desire, and trivial concerns.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.22
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Zilu asked how to serve a ruler. The Master said, “Do not deceive him, but dare to remonstrate with him openly – even if it offends him.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.21
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Chen Chengzi (also known as Chen Heng) assassinated Duke Jian of Qi. Upon hearing this, Confucius bathed, dressed in formal court attire, and went to court to report to Duke Ai of Lu: “Chen Heng has murdered his ruler. I request that you launch a punitive expedition against him.”Duke Ai replied, “Report this to…
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The Analects – Chapter 14.20
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The Master said, “If a person speaks without any sense of shame, it will be difficult for him to carry out what he says.”
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The Analects – Chapter 14.19
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Confucius remarked that Duke Ling of Wei was “without the Way (Dao)” (i.e., an unprincipled ruler). Ji Kangzi asked, “If that’s the case, why hasn’t he lost his state?”Confucius replied, “Zhongshu Yu handles diplomatic guests, Zhu Tuo manages ancestral temple rituals, and Wangsun Jia oversees the military. With such capable ministers fulfilling their roles,…