Question

the wisdom of confucius (continued)
do not regard what is not courteous. do not listen to what is not courteous. do not say what is not courteous. do not do what is not courteous. this is perfect virtue.
a youth should be dutiful at home, respectful to elders in public; be earnest and trust - worthy, love everyone, and cultivate the friendship of good people.
promote the honest and set aside the crooked, and the people will obey. promote the crooked and set aside the honest, and the people will not obey.
dont talk about things that are already done; dont protest about things that are already over; dont criticize what has already happened.
when you see wise people, think of becoming equal to them. when you see unwise people, reflect inwardly on yourself.
virtuous people do not contend over anything.
directions: from what you have read, make a list below of the most important qualities a person should have and should live his or her life by, according to confucius.

Explanation:

The list is derived directly from the provided Confucian wisdom text, extracting the core virtues and behavioral guidelines for a person as outlined:

1. Uphold universal courtesy (in thoughts, words, actions, listening)
2. Practice filial piety at home and respect for elders publicly
3. Be earnest, trustworthy, and love all people
4. Cultivate friendships with good, virtuous people
5. Elevate honest people and reject unethical ones to inspire obedience
6. Avoid dwelling on or criticizing past events
7. Emulate wise people and self-reflect on unwise others' flaws
8. Practice non-contention as a virtuous trait

Answer:

1. Practice full, consistent courtesy (avoid unkind thoughts, words, actions, and listening)
2. Be dutiful at home and respectful to elders in public
3. Maintain earnestness, trustworthiness, and universal love
4. Build friendships only with good, virtuous people
5. Promote honest people and reject unethical ones to guide others
6. Do not discuss or criticize already completed events
7. Emulate wise people and self-reflect when seeing unwise behavior
8. Embrace non-contention as a core virtuous practice