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Wisdom from Chinese Sages, Icons & Poets.
Confucius Quotes (孔子)
Chinese Proverbs (中国谚语)
Wisdom from Chinese Sages, Icons & Poets.
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A Gauge of Self-Cultivation: “Poor Without Complaint is Hard; Rich Without Arrogance is Easy”
Two Kinds of Excellence: The Fullness of Virtue, the Acumen of Trade
The Offering of the Humble Meal: Gravity in the Face of Scarcity
The Unashamed Robe: Finding Dignity Beyond the Comparison of Threads
Skill vs. Substance: Why a True Gentleman’s Worth Isn’t in His Toolbox
A Mirror of the Times: What Constitutes True Shame in Prosperity and Adversity
Where Courage Meets Discontent: A Recipe for Revolt
The Joy Unchanged: Confucius’s Ode to Yan Hui’s Constant Happiness
Confucius on the Paradox of Aversion: When to Embrace What You Loathe
Confucius on the State of Virtue: From Resting to Desiring
Zigong Quote on the Foundation of Virtue: Being Poor Without Flattery and Rich Without Pride
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