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Awe

7.38

Confucius was gentle, but firm. He inspired awe, but wasn’t harsh. He was respectful, but relaxed.

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9.23

Confucius said, “We should look on the younger generation with awe. How are we to know if the coming generation won’t be our equals? Only after a person reaches forty or fifty and they haven’t been heard from should we not be in awe of them.”

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19.9

Zixia said, “A noble person has three appearances. From a distance, they inspire awe. When you approach, they’re warm. When you hear their words, they’re insightful and demanding.”

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Links

  • Friends from Afar: A Confucianism Group
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