The Harmony of Opposites: Portrait of a Balanced Character

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The Compilers described Confucius: gentle yet stern, majestic yet not fierce, respectful yet at ease – a perfect harmony of character.

The Master was mild, and yet dignified; majestic, and yet not fierce; respectful, and yet easy.

子温而厉，威而不猛，恭而安。

Source: The Analects, Shu Er VII, Chapter 38

Author: The Compilers of The Analects

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