Zizhang

The Analects – Chapter 15.6

February 9, 2026

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Ana

Zizhang asked Confucius, “How can one get along well everywhere (i.e., be accepted and succeed in society)?”The Master replied, “If your words are loyal and trustworthy, and your conduct is sincere and respectful, you will get along even among the most uncultured tribes. But if your words lack loyalty and trustworthiness, and your actions…
The Analects – Chapter 14.40

February 8, 2026

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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…
Mencius – Chapter 3.2 The Unmoved Heart

December 26, 2025

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Ana

Gongsun Chou asked Mencius: “If you should be the prime minister in Qi and be able to put your principles into practice, it would be no wonder that Qi achieve the hegemony or even true kingship. In such a momentous situation, would your mind be stirred?”
The Analects – Chapter 39 (2.23). Continuity and change of the history

August 10, 2025

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Juan

2.23 Zizhang asked whether the state of things ten generations hence could be foretold.
The Analects – Chapter 34 (2.18). Prudent conduct for political advancement

August 9, 2025

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Juan

Zizhang was learning with a view to official emolument. The Master said, “Hear much, but maintain silence as regards doubtful points and be cautious in speaking of the rest; then you will seldom get into trouble. See much, but ignore what it is dangerous to have seen, and be cautious in acting upon the…

The Analects – Chapter 15.6

The Analects – Chapter 14.40

Mencius – Chapter 3.2 The Unmoved Heart

The Analects – Chapter 39 (2.23). Continuity and change of the history

The Analects – Chapter 34 (2.18). Prudent conduct for political advancement