Ren is the principle of love and the moral nature of human mind. (Zhu Xi: The Analects Variorum) 去书内

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    Ren is Confucianism’s supreme moral principle, representing graded love that begins with filial respect for parents and elder siblings, expands to the whole family, and finally extends to all people worldwide. Two classic quotes elaborate its essence. From The Analects, restraining oneself to abide by rituals equals ren. Zhu Xi further defines ren as the logic of love and the inherent moral virtue of human hearts, highlighting its dual traits of self-discipline and innate kindness.

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