SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

humaneness

  • The Analects – Chapter 16.10

    •

    Ana

    Confucius said, “The noble person has nine things to reflect on: in seeing, think of clarity; in hearing, think of acuteness; in facial expression, think of warmth; in demeanor, think of respectfulness; in speech, think of sincerity; in action, think of diligence; in doubt, think of asking; in anger, think of the difficulties it…

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.42

    •

    Ana

    The blind musician Shi Mian came to visit Confucius. When he reached the steps, the Master said, “These are the steps.” When he approached the mat, the Master said, “This is the mat.” After everyone was seated, Confucius informed him, “So-and-so is here, and so-and-so is here.”After Shi Mian left, Zi Zhang asked, “Is…

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.36

    •

    Ana

    The Master said, “When confronted with an act of humaneness, do not yield even to your teacher.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.35

    •

    Ana

    The Master said, “The people’s need for humaneness is even greater than their need for water and fire. I have seen people die by stepping into water or fire, but I have never seen anyone die from practicing humaneness.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.33

    •

    Ana

    The Master said, “If one attains a position through wisdom but cannot preserve it through humaneness, even if gained, it will surely be lost. If one attains it through wisdom and can preserve it through humaneness, yet does not govern with dignity, the people will not show respect. Even if one has wisdom, preserves…

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.29

    •

    Ana

    The Master said, “It is humanity that enlarges the Way, not the Way that enlarges humanity.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.27

    •

    Ana

    The Master said, “Clever words corrupt virtue; lacking patience in small matters disrupts great plans.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.24

    •

    Ana

    Zigong asked, “Is there one word that can be practiced for a lifetime?” The Master said, “Perhaps it is ‘shu’ (reciprocity)! Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.10

    •

    Ana

    Zigong asked Confucius, “How does one practice benevolence (humaneness)?”The Master replied, “If a craftsman wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. Likewise, when you reside in a state, serve those ministers who are virtuous, and befriend those scholars who are humane.”