Zigong said, “Was Guan Zhong not a humane person? When Duke Huan killed Prince Jiu, Guan Zhong did not die for his lord, but instead became his minister.”The Master replied, “Guan Zhong assisted Duke Huan in becoming hegemon over the feudal lords and brought order to the entire realm. The people still benefit from…
The Master said, “If I cannot find someone who follows the middle way to associate with, I would surely choose the bold or the principled! The bold are eager to advance; the principled refuse to do certain things.”