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Ideas for 'The Sayings of Confucius', 'Parmenides' and 'The Conquest of Happiness'

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23. Ethics / B. Contract Ethics / 2. Golden Rule
Do not do to others what you would not desire yourself [Kongzi (Confucius)]
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 2. Elements of Virtue Theory / f. The Mean
Excess and deficiency are equally at fault [Kongzi (Confucius)]
23. Ethics / C. Virtue Theory / 3. Virtues / a. Virtues
The virtues of the best people are humility, maganimity, sincerity, diligence, and graciousness [Kongzi (Confucius)]
23. Ethics / F. Existentialism / 4. Boredom
Boredom always involves not being fully occupied [Russell]
Life is now more interesting, but boredom is more frightening [Russell]
Boredom is an increasingly strong motivating power [Russell]
Happiness involves enduring boredom, and the young should be taught this [Russell]