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CONFUCIANISM, DAOISM OR LEGALISM? Chinese Philosophy Quotes
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 1. If thirty days after the issuing of this order the owners of these books have still not have them destroyed, they should have their face tattooed and be condemned to hard labor at the Great Wall,' The only books which need not be destroyed are those dealing with medicine, divination, and agriculture. Those who want to study the law can learn it from the officers.
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 2. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. 3. A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, 'We did this ourselves.'
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 4. The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself. 5. I humbly propose that all historical records but those of Qin be burned. If anyone who is not a court scholar dares to keep the ancient songs, historical records or writings of the hundred schools, these should be confiscated and burned by the provincial governor and army commander. Those who in conversation dare to quote the old songs and records' should be publicly executed; those who use old precedents to oppose the new order should have their families wiped out; and officers who know of such cases but fail to report them should be punished in the same way.
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 6. A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. 7. Study the past if you would define the future.
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8. To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness. 9. Respect yourself and others will respect you.
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CONFUCIANISM, DAOISM OR LEGALISM? ANSWERS Chinese Philosophy Quotes
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 1. If thirty days after the issuing of this order the owners of these books have still not have them destroyed, they should have their face tattooed and be condemned to hard labor at the Great Wall,' The only books which need not be destroyed are those dealing with medicine, divination, and agriculture. Those who want to study the law can learn it from the officers. Legalism
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 2. Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. Daoism 3. A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, 'We did this ourselves.‘ Daoism
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 4. The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself. Daoism 5. I humbly propose that all historical records but those of Qin be burned. If anyone who is not a court scholar dares to keep the ancient songs, historical records or writings of the hundred schools, these should be confiscated and burned by the provincial governor and army commander. Those who in conversation dare to quote the old songs and records' should be publicly executed; those who use old precedents to oppose the new order should have their families wiped out; and officers who know of such cases but fail to report them should be punished in the same way. Legalism
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Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism? 6. A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. Daoism 7. Study the past if you would define the future. Confucianism
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8. To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness. Confucianism 9. Respect yourself and others will respect you. Confucianism
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