The Art of Contentment: The Wisdom of Prince Jing in Managing a Household

 Confucius praised Prince Jing of Wei for being content at every stage of wealth.

The Master said of Jing, a scion of the ducal family of Wei, that he knew the economy of a family well. When he began to have means, he said, “Ha! here is a collection!” When they were a little increased, he said, “Ha! this is complete!” When he had become rich, he said, “Ha! this is admirable!”
子谓卫公子荆,“善居室。始有,曰:‘苟合矣。’少有,曰:‘苟完矣。’富有,曰:‘苟美矣。’”
Source: The Analects, Zi Lu XIII, Chapter 8
Author: Confucius (speaking about Prince Jing)

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