Wealth and honour are what each person desires. But if they have been obtained in violation of moral principles, they must not be kept. Poverty and humble station are what every person dislikes. But if they can be avoided only in violation of moral principles, they must not be avoided. If a superior person departs from humanity (ren), how can s/he fulfill that name? A superior person never abandons ren, even for the lapse of a single meal. In moments of haste, one acts according to it. In times of difficulty or confusion, one acts according to it.
Confucius
Introduction
A few days ago, I was in discussion with a colleague about the 35 articles I have written so far. I wanted a frank assessment of how he felt about them. His reaction was that no one disputes their contents and that they have so far been factual and well researched.