The Art of Learning
Never tire of learning for it will subdue our bad habits; never tire of teaching for it will educate...
Making Friends
Confucius said: “There are three kinds of friendship which are beneficial and three kinds of frien...
Be Discreet
Be warned! Do not talk too much. Much talk incurs much trouble. Do not be too inquisitive. Much pryi...
Humility
The book of Xiang Zhuan states that: “A diligent and humble superior person draws admiration and r...
Magnanimity
Laozi said: “Respond to anger with virtue. Recompense injury with kindness.”...
Righting Oneself
A superior person must first and foremost be an exemplar of integrity in his official duties. Giving...
Be Sincere and Trustworthy
Heaven and earth are bound within the natural order, but when actualities are absent they cannot tra...
Benevolence and Righteousness
If there is one word that you should hold permanently to your heart, it is this word, Shu—“What ...
Filial Piety and Kinship
If one were able to perfect his filial piety and attention to fraternal duties, he would move the go...
Nominating the Right Administrators
A loyal official will nominate a competent person for an important post even if that person is his f...