Conversation

The Master said: “The Five Virtues of the Junzi are benevolence (仁), righteousness (义), propriety (理), wisdom (智) and fidelity (信). How can a weak man be benevolent? He knows only resentment and envy. How can the weak man bring righteousness? He has not the strength to exact justice or enforce morality. How can the weak man practice propriety? He lacks the discipline to follow through on ritual. How can the weak man possess wisdom? If he were wise, he would exercise his body as well as his mind. How can the weak man possess fidelity? Integrity requires a man to be as good as his word, and the weak run when their word is tested. Therefore I tell you: a junzi must be as strong as he is noble and intelligent, or he will be no more than a conniving courtier, and will soon follow the path of the court eunuch (太監).

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