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23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean

7359	Excess and deficiency are equally at fault [Kongzi (Confucius)]
	Full Idea: Excess and deficiency are equally at fault.
	From: Kongzi (Confucius) (The Analects (Lunyu) [c.511 BCE], XI.16)
	A reaction: This is the sort of wisdom we admire in Aristotle (and in any sensible person), but it may also be the deepest motto of conservatism, and it is a long way from romantic philosophy, and the clarion call of Nietzsche to greater excitement in life.

23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues

7363	The virtues of the best people are humility, maganimity, sincerity, diligence, and graciousness [Kongzi (Confucius)]
	Full Idea: He who in this world can practise five things may indeed be considered Man-at-his-best: humility, maganimity, sincerity, diligence, and graciousness.
	From: Kongzi (Confucius) (The Analects (Lunyu) [c.511 BCE], XVII.5)
	A reaction: A very nice list. Who could resist working with a colleague who had such virtues? Who could go wrong if they married a person who had them? I can't think of anything important that is missing.