Confucius says about this line: The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks; he makes his relations firm before he asks for something. By attending to these three matters, the superior man gains complete security. But if a man is brusque in his movements, others  [More …]

A merchant wishes to see the world. Or, more precisely, to see himself in the world, as a gracious counselor to others. “Clearly I know a lot about what is of value in life and I should educate others as part of my civic duty.” He has also grown florid and very fat. Somewhat from  [More …]