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The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English: BookCaps Study Guide

Book by Confucius · 3 quotes · Confucianism, Men, Superior Man

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The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English: BookCaps Study Guide Quotes

“There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.”

“The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.”