Book 14: 《憲問》 Xian Wen (Xian Asked)
《憲問》 Passage 14.12
子路問成人。子曰：「若臧武仲之知，公綽之不欲，卞莊子之勇，冉求之藝，文之以禮樂，亦可以為成人矣。」曰：「今之成人者何必然？見利思義，見危授命，久要不忘平生之言，亦可以為成人矣。」
Legge Translation (1861)
Zilu asked what constituted a COMPLETE man. The Master said: "Suppose a man with the knowledge of Zang Wuzhong, the freedom from covetousness of Gongchuo, the bravery of Zhuang of Bian, and the varied talents of Ran Qiu; add to these the accomplishments of the rules of propriety and music: — such an one might be reckoned a COMPLETE man."He then added: "But what is the need for this at present? He who in the view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends: — such a man may be reckoned a COMPLETE man."
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