yǔ与rén人wéi为shàn善
To be kind and benevolent towards others; to help others with good intentions.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Warring States period, Mencius often used the example of Zilu to educate his students:
Zilu was very humble in accepting criticism about his faults and shortcomings, and then diligently corrected them.
Historically, all noble individuals have drawn upon the strengths and virtues of others to perform good deeds themselves. Figures like Shun and Yu exemplify this.
The highest virtue of a noble person is to be good to others.