On Confucian's Clothing and Qualities
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One day, Duke Ai of Lu state asked Confucius, "Sir, are you wearing Confucian garments?" Confucius replied, "When I was a child, I lived in Lu state and wore clothes with wide sleeves. When I grew up, I lived in Song state and wore Zhang fu (a formal hat in ancient China). As far as I know, a gentleman should have extensive knowledge and dress as the locals do. I don't really know what Confucian garments are." Duke Ai then asked, "May I ask what qualities Confucians should have?" Confucius replied, "For this matter, I can't explain to you clearly in a short time. If we talk in detail, it would take a very long time." Therefore, Confucius only talked about the spirit of self-reliance, the manners of getting along with people, the virtue of being strong and resolute, tolerant and magnanimous, the way of selecting talents, and the character of independent with Duke Ai.
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