The Guard of Youth: Confucius on Why the Young Must Beware of Lust

By / / Ji Shi XVI, Ji Shi XVI Chapter 7, lust, self-control, The Analects, vitality, youth, 少之时, 戒之在色, 血气未定
Confucius said: “In youth, when vitality is unsettled, guard against lust.”

In youth, when the physical powers are not yet settled, he guards against lust.

少之时，血气未定，戒之在色。

Source: The Analects, Ji Shi XVI, Chapter 7

Author: Confucius

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