The Analects of Confucius(Lun yu)

Abstract The Master’ said: “To learn• something and3 regularly practice it-is it not a joy? To have schoolfellows come from distant states-is it not a pleasure? Not to resent when men do not know you-is it not like a gentleman?”4 Master You’ said: “Those who are filial to their parents and obedient to their elder brothers but are apt to defy their superiors are rare indeed; those who are not apt to defy their superiors, but are apt to stir up a rebellion simply do not exist. The gentleman applies himself to the roots. Only when the roots are well planted will the Way• grow.