... such guidelines, Confucius expresses his moral intentions to making society a place that would benefit all that lived in it. Confucius described the five characteristics to becoming humane as respect, liberality, trustworthiness, earnestness and kindness. The listed qualities are in themselves very pure and honest. When Confucius names those traits as essential to obtain humaneness, he lets his true feelings shine through ... ...

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... , and how to establish a cosmic harmony between men, earth and heaven." • Yi - meaning do what is morally right and show others to do this to. • Yin - honesty and trustworthiness. • Jen - this is the golden rule of reciprocity. When asked the question "is there one word that should cover the whole duty of man?" he replied; "Fellow-feeling, perhaps ... ...

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