Book 4: The Heart of the Matter
In Book 4 of The Analects, we get to the core of everything Confucius taught. He talked about “humaneness.” It is a big word, but it basically means having a heart. It is the quality of being a decent human being.
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Book: Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition by John C. Bogle ISBN: 978-0-470-59748-4
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Book: Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition by John C. Bogle ISBN: 978-0-470-59748-4
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Book: Common Sense on Mutual Funds: Fully Updated 10th Anniversary Edition by John C. Bogle ISBN: 978-0-470-59748-4
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Book 1: Learning and Humaneness
We are starting with Book 1 of The Analects. This section is all about the basics. It is like the “getting started” guide for being a decent human being. Confucius jumps right in with a classic quote about learning.