Published in China Three·Oct 30, 2020Member-onlyWhen we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” — The Analects, Confucius The manifestation of simplicity Sincere words are not fine; fine words are not sincere. Those who are skilled (in the…China12 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 29, 2020Member-onlyThe mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man is conversant with gain.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “The mind of the superior man is conversant with righteousness; the mind of the mean man is conversant with gain.” — The Analects, Confucius A warning against (trusting in) strength Man at his birth is supple and weak; at his death, firm and strong. (So it is with) all things. …China14 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 28, 2020Member-onlyThe doctrine of our master is to be true to the principles of our nature and the benevolent exercise of them to others, this and nothing more.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “Shen, my doctrine is that of an all-pervading unity.” The disciple Zeng replied, “Yes.” The Master went out, and the other disciples asked, saying, “What do his words mean?” …China3 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 27, 2020Member-onlyI am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “A man should say, I am not concerned that I have no place, I am concerned how I may fit myself for one. I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.” — The Analects, Confucius Adherence to bond or covenant When a reconciliation…China4 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 26, 2020Member-onlyThere is nothing in the world more soft and weak than water, and yet for attacking things that are firm and strong there is nothing that can take precedence of it.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “If a prince is able to govern his kingdom with the complaisance proper to the rules of propriety, what difficulty will he have? If he cannot govern it with that complaisance, what has he to do with the rules of propriety?” — The Analects, Confucius Things to be believed There is…China2 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 23, 2020Member-onlyHe who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured againstDaily three quotes from China classics — The Master said: “He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.” — The Analects, Confucius The way of heaven May not the Way (or Dao) of Heaven be compared to the (method of) bending a bow? The (part of the bow) which was high is brought…China8 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 22, 2020Member-onlyIt is that firmness and strength are the concomitants of death; softness and weakness, the concomitants of life.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “The superior man thinks of virtue; the small man thinks of comfort. The superior man thinks of the sanctions of law; the small man thinks of favors which he may receive.” — The Analects, Confucius A warning against (trusting in) strength Man at his birth is supple and weak; at his death, firm…China7 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 21, 2020Member-onlyThe superior man, in the world, does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “The superior man, in the world, does not set his mind either for anything, or against anything; what is right he will follow.” — The Analects, Confucius How greediness injures The people suffer from famine because of the multitude of taxes consumed by their superiors. …China2 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 20, 2020Member-onlySeldom is it that he who undertakes the hewing, instead of the great carpenter, does not cut his own hands!Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “A scholar, whose mind is set on truth, and who is ashamed of bad clothes and bad food, is not fit to be discoursed with.” — The Analects, Confucius Restraining delusion The people do not fear death; to what purpose is it to (try to) frighten them with death…China3 min read
Published in China Three·Oct 19, 2020Member-onlyIf a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret.Daily three quotes from China classics — The Master said, “If a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret.” — The Analects, Confucius Allowing men to take their course He whose boldness appears in his daring (to do wrong, in defiance of the laws) is put to death; he whose boldness appears in his…China3 min read
