Well, we've left a self-serving America and landed in
Confucian Korea! Fortunately, Ben's wisdom has been by my side to remind me of what we were taught in Lugenbeil's philosophy class so many years ago - that in Confucianism states, people serve the whole and what's best for everyone, instead of serving what's best for themselves. This goes for electronics, buying clothing and I'm sure in some instances choosing a husband or wife.
So here are Top Five Confucian Virtues:
“To be able under all circumstances to practice five things
constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul,
sincerity, earnestness and kindness.”
Confucius taught five virtues a gentleman
should practice every day to live a healthy, harmonious life:
Ren is the virtue of benevolence,
charity, and humanity
;
Yi,
of honesty and uprightness
Yì may be broken down into
zhong, 
,
doing one's best, conscientiousness, loyalty; and
shù,
,
reciprocity, altruism, consideration for others, and Confucius’ early version
of the Golden Rule, “what you don't want yourself, don't do to others."
Zhi, knowledge;
Xin, the virtue of faithfulness
and integrity; and,
Li, correct behavior, or propriety, good
manners, politeness, ceremony, worship.
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