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Zilu asked what qualities a complete man needed to have. Confucius said, "If someone has the wisdom of Zang Wuzhong, is free from covetousness as Meng Gongchuo is, has the courage of Bian Zhuangzi and the versatile skills of Ran Qiu, and is versed in rites and music, he can then be considered a complete man." Confucius then continued, "Now, what is the necessity of a complete man having all of these virtues? When faced with the temptation of self-interest, he thinks of the principle of justice. When at danger, he is ready to put his life at risk if necessary. When long in dire straits, he never forgets his past promises. Such a person can be said to be a complete man!" (The Analects) 去书内
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  • 郎天亦伯云 郎天亦伯云

    This passage from The Analects records Confucius’ answer to Zilu’s question about what makes a "complete man." Confucius first describes an ideal version of the complete man, combining the best traits of historical figures: Wisdom of Zang Wuzhong Self-control (freedom from greed) of Meng Gongchuo Courage of Bian Zhuangzi Versatile skills of Ran Qiu Mastery of rites and music He then offers a more practical, accessible definition for his time: a complete man is someone who chooses justice over self-interest, risks his life when duty calls, and keeps his promises even in hardship. The core takeaway: the "complete man" is not defined by perfection, but by consistent moral integrity in everyday choices.

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