external success

  • Mencius – Chapter 13.9

    Mencius tells persuader Song Goujian to stay calm whether recognized or ignored by rulers. Cherishing virtue and righteousness brings poise: uphold morality in hardship, follow the Way in success, cultivate oneself alone or benefit all the world.

  • Mencius – Chapter 8.33 Hollow ambition and the Moral shame

    In the state of Qi, there was a man who lived with one wife and one concubine. Every time he went out, he always returned home full of wine and meat. His wife asked him, “Who did you eat and drink with?” He always replied, “All wealthy and noble people.”