The Core of a Complete Man: Righteousness, Sacrifice, and Faithfulness

Confucius said: “Think of right when seeing gain, risk life in danger, keep your word in adversity—this makes a complete man.”

The man, who in the view of gain, thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends – such a man may be reckoned a COMPLETE man.

见利思义,见危授命,久要不忘平生之言,亦可以为成人矣。

Source: The Analects, Xian Wen XIV, Chapter 12

Author: Confucius

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