"
Other observations of the Master:--
"Men of loftier mind manifest themselves in their equitable dealings;
small-minded men in their going after gain.
"When you meet with men of worth, think how you may attain to their
level; when you see others of an opposite character, look within, and
examine yourself.
"A son, in ministering to his parents, may (on occasion) offer gentle
remonstrances; when he sees that their will is not to heed such, he
should nevertheless still continue to show them reverent respect, never
obstinacy; and if he have to suffer, let him do so without murmuring.
"Whilst the parents are still living, he should not wander far; or, if a
wanderer, he should at least have some fixed address.
"If for three years he do not veer from the principles of his father, he
may be called a dutiful son.
"A son should not ignore the years of his parents. On the one hand, they
may be a matter for rejoicing (that they have been so many), and on the
other, for apprehension (that so few remain).
"People in olden times were loth to speak out, fearing the disgrace of
not being themselves as good as their words.
"Those who keep within restraints are seldom losers.
"To be slow to speak, but prompt to act, is the desire of the 'superior
man.'
"Virtue dwells not alone: she must have neighbors."
An observation of Tsz-yu:--
"Officiousness, in the service of princes, leads to disgrace: among
friends, to estrangement.
Pages:
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42