SuaveG – The Gentle Path

Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

moral education

  • The Analects – Chapter 16.13

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    Ana

    Chen Kang asked Bo Yu (Kong Li), Confucius’son, “Have you received any special teachings from your father?” Bo Yu replied, “Nothing special. Once, my father was standing alone in the courtyard, and I hurried past. He asked me, ‘Have you studied the Odes?’ I answered, ‘Not yet.’ He said, ‘If you do not study…

  • The Analects – Chapter 15.11

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    Ana

    Yan Hui asked Confucius, “How should one govern a state?”The Master replied, “Use the Xia dynasty’s calendar, ride the Shang dynasty’s chariot, wear the Zhou dynasty’s ceremonial cap, and for music, adopt the Shao and Wu dances. Ban the music of Zheng and keep away from flattering and crafty people. The music of Zheng…

  • The Analects – Chapter 14.40

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    Ana

    Zizhang asked, “The Book of Documents says, ‘When Gaozong was in mourning, he did not speak for three years.’ What does this mean?”The Master replied, “It was not only Gaozong – this was the practice of all ancient people. When a ruler died, all officials managed their own duties and submitted to the Chief…

  • The Analects – Chapter 14.24

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    Ana

    The Master said, “In ancient times, scholars studied to cultivate themselves; nowadays, scholars study to impress others.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 14.7

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    Ana

    The Master said, “If you truly love someone, can you refrain from making him work hard? If you are sincerely devoted to someone, can you avoid instructing him?”

  • The Analects – Chapter 13.30

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    Ana

    The Master said, “To send the people into battle without first instructing them is to abandon them.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 13.29

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    Ana

    The Master said, “If a good person instructs the people for seven years, they will be ready to take up arms.”

  • The Analects – Chapter 13.11

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    Ana

    The Master said, “If a good person governs a state for a hundred years, he can overcome cruelty and abolish capital punishment. Truly, this saying is correct!”

  • The Analects – Chapter 13.10

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    Ana

    The Master said, “If someone were to employ me, I could show results within a year, and achieve real success within three years.”