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「Four Books Commentary」 Zhu Xi

Humanities ScholarCN1130 — 1200

Confucian scholar of the Southern Song dynasty who synthesized the thought of Confucius, Mencius, and the Cheng brothers into Neo-Confucianism. His Four Books Commentary became the standard civil examination text in East Asia for 600 years.

“Illuminating the profound harmony of Li and Qi in the universe, I merely silently walk the path of a true sage through ceaseless Gewuzhizhi.”

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What this figure read, watched, and listened to

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Quote

“Illuminating the profound harmony of Li and Qi in the universe, I merely silently walk the path of a true sage through ceaseless Gewuzhizhi.”

Greeting

“Youth passes like a dream — do not take a single moment lightly.”
“If others understand after one reading, I read a hundred times.”
“The investigation of things and extension of knowledge — that is where it begins.”

Roll Call

“With mind gathered into one place, nothing is unachievable.”
“The meaning of the classics has been refined once more.”
“The principle is clear, and the path forward is visible.”

Deploy

“Advance with righteousness in the lead!”
“Correct the disordered qi and proceed!”
“Advance without missing a single character — as in reading!”

Victory

“Where righteous energy blazed, even iron and stone were pierced.”
“This is the result of following the principle.”
“The teachings of the sages were not in vain.”

Draw

“The investigation of principle is still insufficient. Must look again.”
“Neither scholarship nor the battlefield is accomplished in a single day.”
“Where there is principle, a path will open.”

Defeat

“I failed to master the bias of temperament.”
“Like not repenting until after a parent passes, I have missed the moment.”
“I must return to the classics and rebuild the foundation.”

Strike

“Cut through selfish desire and charge!”
“Gallop with the spirit of a Heavenly Steed!”
“There is no retreat before righteousness!”
P e r s o n aA n a l y s i s

Overview

Peak intellect and diligence built the completed system of East Asian Neo-Confucianism. High temperance and fairness manifest as self-disciplined investigation and universal moral principles, while conservative disposition and caution concentrate all capacities toward restoring the Way of ancient sage-kings.

Core Abilities

Command
58
Martial
12
Intellect
95
Charm
62

Inner Virtues

Temperance
82
Diligence
96
Reflection
90
Courage
63

Outer Virtues

Loyalty
75
Benevolence
65
Fairness
85
Humility
55

Core Disposition

Pessimism
Optimism
Conservative
Progressive
Individual
Social
Cautious
Bold

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