Yong Ye

This chapter records various conversations and interactions between Confucius and his disciples.

Table of contents

The Virtuous Minister: Confucius’ Praise of Ran Yong and the Art of Indirect Governance
The Virtue of Simplicity in Governance: Reverence and Efficiency in Confucian Leadership
The Virtue of Learning: On Mastery of Self and the Reluctance to Repeat Errors
The Noble Person Aids the Urgent, Not the Affluent: A Lesson in Timely Compassion
The Virtue of Generosity: On Sharing Abundance with One’s Community
The Unblemished Sacrifice: On Merit Beyond Birth in Confucian Thought
The Perseverance of Virtue: A Confucian Reflection on Sustained Humaneness
Matching Talent to Office: Confucius on the Art of Appointing the Worthy
The Art of Withdrawal: Integrity and Prudence in Times of Chaos
The Unfathomable Mandate: Virtue and Suffering in Confucian Reflection
Joy in Simplicity: The Confucian Ideal of Contentment Amidst Poverty
Overcoming Self-Imposed Limits: A Confucian Lesson on Will and Cultivation
The Junzi Scholar vs. The Petty Scholar: The Ethical Dimension of Learning in Confucian Thought
Rectitude in Governance: The Confucian Ideal of Integrity and Merit
The Modesty of Virtue: Self-Effacement as a Pillar of Noble Character
The Peril of Charm Without Virtue: Reflections on Inner Worth in a Decadent Age
The Inevitable Path: On the Moral Imperative of the Dao
The Harmonious Union of Substance and Refinement: Confucius on the Ideal Gentleman
Rectitude as the Foundation of Human Existence: A Confucian Perspective on Moral Integrity
The Three Levels of Learning: From Knowledge to Joy
The Pedagogical Principle of Aptitude: Confucius on Teaching According to Capacity
Wisdom and Benevolence: Practical Virtues in Confucian Thought
The Wise Find Joy in Flowing Waters, the Virtuous in Steadfast Mountains
On the Gradual Ascent to the Way: A Confucian Vision of Political and Moral Cultivation
The Integrity of Names and Roles: A Confucian Reflection on Social Harmony
Wisdom and Virtue: The Limits of Benevolence in Confucian Thought
The Cultured Gentleman: Harmony of Learning and Ritual Propriety
The Power of Words: Confucius and the Burden of Reputation
The Supreme Virtue of Zhongyong: Harmony as the Highest Moral State
From Benevolence to Sagehood: The Confucian Path of Universal Altruism