Zhongyong – The Doctrine of the Mean

Confucius' grandson comments about the Way and human nature. Tr. Legge (en)

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XIV. How the superior man, in every varying situation, pursues the Mean, doing what is right, and finding his rule in himself.

Zhongyong XIV. 2.

In a position of wealth and honor, he does what is proper to a position of wealth and honor. In a poor and low position, he does what is proper to a poor and low position. Situated among barbarous tribes, he does what is proper to a situation among barbarous tribes. In a position of sorrow and difficulty, he does what is proper to a position of sorrow and difficulty. The superior man can find himself in no situation in which he is not himself.

Legge XIV.2.

在上层位置上，不对下层人无礼；在下层地位上，不攀附上层人，端正自己，不苛求别人，就没有怨恨；上不埋怨天，下不责怪人。

白话翻译

Zhongyong XIV. 2.