Xian Wen XIV Chapter 23

The Diverging Paths: “The Superior Man Progresses Upwards, the Mean Man Downwards”

The Pillar of Character: Confucius on Why Propriety Precedes Standing Firm
The Foundation of Eloquence: Confucius on Why Poetry Precedes Speech
The True Measure of a Life: Confucius on Why Virtue Outlasts Wealth
The Unyielding Path: Confucius on Cultivating Purpose in Solitude and Fulfilling the Way Through Action
The Instincts of a Noble Heart: Confucius on the Urgent Pursuit of Good and Swift Flight from Evil