The gentleman considers righteousness to be essential. He performs it according to the rules of propriety. He brings it forth in humility. He completes it with sincerity. This is indeed a gentleman.
— Confucius Ancient

Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism

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Analects 15.17

Date / Period

c. 5th century BCE

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Strange & Unusual

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https://ctext.org/analects/wei-ling-kung

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