Complementary virtues¶
Contrasting vices¶
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Virtues possibly in tension¶
How to acquire or strengthen it¶
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Notes and links¶
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Mentioned elsewhere¶
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Inspirational quotes¶
- “The true philosopher devotes himself to the fundamentals, for when those have been established right courses naturally evolve; and are not filial devotion and respect for the elders the very foundations of an unselfish life?” (Analects of Confucius, I.II.2)
- “Filial piety is not being disobedient… While parents live serve them rightfully; when they are dead bury them with filial rites, and sacrifice to them with proper ordinances” (Analects of Confucius, II.V)
- “Parents should only have anxiety when their children are ill.” (Analects of Confucius, II.VI)
- “The filial piety of the present day merely means to feed one’s parents; but even one’s dogs and horses receive their food; — without reverence wherein lies the difference?” (Analects of Confucius, II.VII)
- “The behaviour is the difficult matter. When anything is to be done, then the young should undertake the burden of it; when there is wine and food, then they should serve them to their seniors. But is this alone to be considered filial piety?” (Analects of Confucius, II.VIII)
- “Mencius said, ‘The Way lies at hand yet it is sought afar; the thing lies in the easy yet it is sought in the difficult. If only everyone loved his parents and treated his elders with deference, the Empire would be at peace.’” — Mencius IVa.11
- “In a relationship, it does not matter what the other person does. This man is your father. Your part of the relationship demands that you respect and support him and even tolerate his erratic behavior. He may be a bad father, but remember you are entitled only to a father, not to a good father.” —Epictetus, Enchiridion
