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According to Confucius, what should a young man be?
According to Confucius, what should a young man be?
- A wealthy man who is well-connected
- A good son at home and an obedient young man abroad (correct)
- A skilled warrior who conquers all enemies
- A talented artist who creates beautiful works
What did Tzu-hsia believe about a man who has received instruction?
What did Tzu-hsia believe about a man who has received instruction?
- He is skilled in many trades and professions
- He appreciates men of excellence where other men appreciate beautiful women (correct)
- He is well-traveled and cultured
- He is wealthy and powerful
What did the Master say about a gentleman who lacks gravity?
What did the Master say about a gentleman who lacks gravity?
- He is not respected by others
- He is too serious and inflexible
- He is not trustworthy
- He does not inspire awe (correct)
What did the Master say should be a guiding principle for one's actions?
What did the Master say should be a guiding principle for one's actions?
What did Tseng Tzu say about conducting the funeral of one's parents?
What did Tseng Tzu say about conducting the funeral of one's parents?
What did Tzu-ch'in ask Tzu-kung about the Master?
What did Tzu-ch'in ask Tzu-kung about the Master?
How does the Master get to know about a state's government?
How does the Master get to know about a state's government?
What did the Master say about a gentleman who studies?
What did the Master say about a gentleman who studies?
According to Tzu-hsia, what should a man do in his dealings with his friends?
According to Tzu-hsia, what should a man do in his dealings with his friends?
What should a young man spare in his actions according to the Master?
What should a young man spare in his actions according to the Master?
What should a young man cultivate according to the Master?
What should a young man cultivate according to the Master?
What did Tzu-hsia say about a man who has never been taught?
What did Tzu-hsia say about a man who has never been taught?
What should a young man be at home and abroad?
What should a young man be at home and abroad?
What should a man do if he has energy to spare, according to the text?
What should a man do if he has energy to spare, according to the text?
What did Tzu-hsia say about a man who has received instruction?
What did Tzu-hsia say about a man who has received instruction?
What should a gentleman do to inspire awe?
What should a gentleman do to inspire awe?
What should be a person's guiding principle, according to the text?
What should be a person's guiding principle, according to the text?
Who should a person not accept as a friend, according to the text?
Who should a person not accept as a friend, according to the text?
What should a person do when they make a mistake, according to the text?
What should a person do when they make a mistake, according to the text?
What should a person do when conducting the funeral of their parents, according to the text?
What should a person do when conducting the funeral of their parents, according to the text?
Who asked Tzu-kung about the Master's arrival in a state?
Who asked Tzu-kung about the Master's arrival in a state?
How does the Master get to know about a state's government, according to Tzu-kung?
How does the Master get to know about a state's government, according to Tzu-kung?
What should a gentleman do to avoid being inflexible, according to the text?
What should a gentleman do to avoid being inflexible, according to the text?
What should a young man do in his dealings with his fellow men, according to the text?
What should a young man do in his dealings with his fellow men, according to the text?
