The Analects

Yan Yuan: humane conduct and trust

Answers questions on humane conduct, self-discipline, consideration for others, governance and trust.

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顏淵問「仁」。子曰:「克己復禮爲仁。一日克己復禮,天下歸仁焉,爲仁由己,而由人乎哉?」顏淵曰:「請問其目。」子曰:「非禮勿視,非禮勿聽,非禮勿言,非禮勿動。」顏淵曰:「回雖不敏,請…
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When designing a service process, inspect customer burdens such as unclear explanations and cancellation effort alongside the provider’s convenience.

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  2. Compare options using this chapter’s perspective; choose a limited trial, owner, deadline and a measure to assess the result.
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