The Analects

Excerpts from the Books 1-6:

1.16: The master said “Do not be concerned that no one recognizes your merits. Be concerned that you
may not recognize others”

2.1: “ He who rules by virtue is like the polestar, which remains unmoving in its mansion while all other
stars revolve respectfully around it.”

3.5: “barbarians who have rulers are inferior to the various nations of China who are without”

4.3: The master said if one sets one’s heart on ren, there will be none he hates.”

5.20: Ji Wenzi always pondered thrice before actice. The master said “Twice is enough”.

6.20: Knowing it is not as good as loving it; loving it is not so good as taking joy in it.