The Doctrine of the Mean · 9 of 34
Chapter 8
The Master said, “This was the manner of Hui:—he made choice of the Mean, and whenever he got hold of what was good, he clasped it firmly, as if wearing it on his breast, and did not lose it.”
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The Ethics of Confucius · Confucianismpath of the mean, they are not able to keep it for a round month." (Doctrine of the Mean, c. vi.) And again: "The empire, its states, and its families may be perfectly ruled, digniThe Analects of Confucius · ConfucianismThe Master said, "T'ai-po may be said to have reached the highest point of virtuous action. Thrice he declined the kingdom, and the people in ignorance of his motives could not exp