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The Doctrine of the Mean quotes on sincerity

2 verified English passages where The Doctrine of the Mean’ s thought meets questions of sincerity.

The Doctrine of the Mean on sincerity

The Doctrine of the Mean appears in this archive through verified English quotations that touch sincerity. This theme page collects 2 English passages that touch sincerity 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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What did The Doctrine of the Mean say about sincerity?

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

  1. Sincerity is the Way of Heaven; making oneself sincere is the way of human beings.
  2. The noble person is cautious about what is not seen, apprehensive about what is not heard…therefore watchful when alone.