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The Ethics of Confucius

A collection of Confucius’ ethical writings on topics such as the superior man, self-development, human relations, the family, the state, the cultivation of the fine arts, and religion.

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Prudence: “The superior man wishes to be slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.” (Analects, bk. iv., c. xxiv.) (FROM: CHAPTER I: WHAT CONSTITUTES THE SUPERIOR MAN) - Confucius

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