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

Book by Confucius · 6 quotes · Confucianism, Men, Superior Man

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

“If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.”

“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.”