Philosophers

The True Measure of a Man: Loved by the Good, Hated by the Bad

The Harmony of Differences: “The Superior Man is Harmonious but Not Uniform”

The Consequence of Inconstancy: “To Be Inconstant in Virtue is to Invite Disgrace”

The Prerequisite for Any Craft: “A Man Without Constancy Cannot Be a Doctor”

The Next Best Choice: The Ardent and the Cautiously-Decided

The Master’s Contempt: “Those Petty Men Are Not Worth Counting”

The Lower Standard: “Words Must Be Trustworthy, Actions Must Bear Fruit”

The Local Worthy: Praised for Filial Piety and Fraternal Duty

The Highest Order of Scholar-Officials: Self-Respect and Competence

The Unchanging Virtue: “Be Grave at Home, Reverent in Work, Sincere with Others”

The Uprightness of Concealment: “Father and Son Conceal for Each Other”

A Different Uprightness: “The Father Steals a Sheep, the Son Testifies Against Him”

The Cost of Petty Gains: “Eyeing Small Advantage Ruins Great Affairs”

The Paradox of Haste: “Desiring Speed Prevents Attainment”

Two Cardinal Rules: “Do Not Seek Speed, Do Not Eye Small Gains”