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The Book of Changes quotes on gentleman

2 verified English passages where The Book of Changes’ thought meets questions of gentleman.

The Book of Changes on gentleman

The Book of Changes appears in this archive through verified English quotations that touch gentleman. This theme page collects 2 English passages that touch gentleman as a philosophical concern—whether as a concept to define, a value to pursue, or a problem to examine. Read the passages as entry points, then return to the full thinker and theme pages for wider context.

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Related themes: Philosophy , Self , Knowledge , Freedom , Life , Wisdom .

  1. Heaven moves with vigor; the gentleman accordingly strengthens himself without cease.
    Q0156
    Yijing, Qian, Commentary on the Images
  2. Earth's condition is receptive devotion; the gentleman accordingly thickens his virtue to bear things.