Character: Confucius. Page 2

The root of everything is the order of things, based on strict socio-political distinctions and going back to distant sources. The basis of a stable society. Pledge of social harmony. The foundation of a prosperous state.

Quote Explanation: Distinction is a figure of speech (trope; a stylistic figure of length) through which an act of cognition is designated, reflecting an objective difference between real objects...

Ethics and ritual in traditional China Leonid Sergeevich Vasiliev Confucius

society order

№ 451903 Added MegaMozg 17-03-2023 / 13:51

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Everyone must strictly know his place and the corresponding scope of rights and privileges, the number and nature of obligations. And not only to know, but also to be strictly guided by this, taking into account also the fact that everything in the world is in dynamic equilibrium, that is, it fluctuates depending on circumstances, conditions of time and place. But fluctuations are fluctuations, and the foundations are unshakable.

Ethics and ritual in traditional China Leonid Sergeevich Vasiliev Confucius

the essence attention place hierarchy the basics

№ 451902 Added MegaMozg 17-03-2023 / 11:24

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The ruler directs his subjects through LI. Overcoming oneself and turning to LI constitute humanity.

S. Vasiliev. Ethics and ritual in traditional China L Confucius

treatment humanity overcoming

№ 451622 Added Viker 14-03-2023 / 09:28

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Great is the ruler whose words are consistent with his actions.

The secrets of great speakers. Speak like Churchill, like Lincoln, hold on James Humes Confucius

words action the leader the oratory