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What does Confucius mean when he says, "There is shame in doing one's own behavior" and "Knowing shame is close to courage"?

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Problem description:

If anyone knows other famous quotes about honor, disgrace and moral cultivation, please tell me. If it is an ancient text, it is best to have an explanation.

Analysis:

Knowing shame is close to courage. The phrase comes from "Book of Rites? Doctrine of the Mean"

Literal meaning: Knowing shame is close to bravery.

Confucianism says that "knowing shame is close to courage." Courage means the courage to correct one's mistakes. Shame and courage are equated here, which means that people should know that shame and the courage to correct themselves are qualities worthy of admiration and boasting. It is an appreciation for this kind of behavior of people who have learned from shame and reformed.

"Behave with shame" means to act with shame