talent

The Ideal Complete Man: A Synthesis of Wisdom, Courage, Talent, and Culture

On Discovering Talent: Promote Those You Know

The Three Rules of Administration: Lead, Pardon, Promote

The Gem and the Market: A Sage’s Strategy Between Desire and Discretion

The Polymath Puzzle: Is a Sage Defined by His Skill Set?

A Sparse Harvest: Confucius on the Perennial Scarcity of True Talent

The Few Who Move the Many: On the Scarcity of True Governance

The Fatal Flaw: When Arrogance and Stinginess Corrupt Even the Greatest Talent

The Principle of Pedagogical Suitability: Teaching According to the Student’s Capacity

The Constant Question: Have You Found Any Good Men?

Confucius on the Value of Versatility: The Man of Various Talents

Confucius on Inherent Worth: The Calf Destined for the Altar

Girt in His Sash: The Diplomat’s Talent in the Eyes of Confucius

Confucius on the Capable Administrator: Governing Talent Versus Moral Completion

Confucius on Talent and Virtue: The General Who May Not Be a Sage