Tsze-lu asked what constituted a COMPLETE man. The Master said, "Suppose a man with the knowledge of Tsang Wu-chung, the freedom from covetousness of Kung-ch'o, the bravery of Chwang of Pien, and the varied talents of Zan Ch'iu; add to these the accomplishments of the rules of propriety and music; such a one might be reckoned a Complete man."Go here to read the introductory post to this serialized version of the Analects of Confucius.
He then added, "But what is the necessity for a complete man of the present day to have all these things? The man, who in the 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."
~ James Legge translation via The Internet Classics Archive ~
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Chapter 14, Part 13 - Confucius
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