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Synonym of Confucian personality

The ideal personality advocated by Confucianism is the gentleman's personality of "being sage inside and king outside".

Confucianism, also known as Confucianism, is one of the pre-Qin philosophers' theories. Confucianism is the mainstream of traditional culture in China, which has a far-reaching impact on society. It is the most influential school in China and the mainstream consciousness in ancient China.

1, benevolent spirit. In Confucian ethical ideals, benevolence is the name of all virtues and the most important ethical and moral requirement. It embodies a spirit of compassion, care, love, respect for others and even taking everything in the world as the body.

2, the feelings of saving the world. Confucianism not only requires people to be "inner saints", but also emphasizes that "inner saints" are embodied in practical application, so they have negative effects of practical application.

3. Moderate quality. Oppose "arrogance" (arrogance) and "stubbornness" (timidity)

4. Pay attention to integrity and be enterprising. Mencius put forward: "wealth can't be lewd, poverty can't be moved, and power can't be bent." In addition, Confucius and Mencius also mentioned the dedication of "killing for life" and "giving one's life for justice".