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The Doctrine of the Mean

Confucius (attributed to Tzu-ssu) · Confucianism · 5th century BCE

Translated by James Legge

33 chapters

One of the Four Books of Confucianism, The Doctrine of the Mean explores the concept of the Mean as the supreme moral principle, teaching that sincerity, self-cultivation, and harmony with Heaven are essential to virtuous living.

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