Analects of Confucius 14.13

1. Tsze-lu asked what constituted a COMPLETE man. The Master said, ‘Suppose a man with the knowledge of Tsang Wu-chung, the freedom from covetousness of Kung-ch’o, the bravery of Chwang of Pien, and the varied talents of Zan Ch’iu; add to these the accomplishments of the rules of propriety and music:— such a one might be reckoned a COMPLETE man.’ 2. He then added, ‘But what is the necessity for a complete man of the present day to have all these things? The man, who in the

view of gain, thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends:— such a man may be reckoned a COMPLETE man.’