Again, "The man of superior mind is placidly composed; the small-minded man is in a constant state of perturbation."
The Master was gentle, yet could be severe; had an overawing presence, yet was not violent; was deferential, yet easy.
Footnotes
[16] In reference to his editing the six Classics of his time.
[17] This was one of his "beloved ancients," famous for what he did in helping to found the dynasty of Chow, a man of great political wisdom, a scholar also, and poet. It was the "dream" of Confucius's life to restore the country to the condition in which the Duke of Chow left it.
[18] These were six in number, viz.: Ceremonial, Music, Archery, Horsemanship, Language, and Calculation.
[19] Lit., three forces. Each force consisted of 12,500 men, and three of such forces were the equipment of a greater State.