... two things: first, it shows the gentlemanly conduct of dismissing what may be natural reactions and negative tendencies; secondly, it puts even more focus on the importance that harmonious relationships play in the process of self-refinement (Ivanhoe CMSC 5). Heaven and other metaphysical topics are interesting in Confucianism in ... Now, when men suddenly see a child about to fall into a well, they all have a feeling of alarm and distress, not to gain friendship with the child's parents, nor to seek the praise of their neighbors and friends, nor because they dislike the reputation [of ...

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