The Three Guidelines and Eight Objectives of Confucianism Three Guidelines and Eight Objectives Three Guidelines Illustrating illustrious virtue Renovating the people Resting in the highest excellence Eight Objectives Studying the nature of things to acquire knowledge Making the thoughts sincere Rectifying the mind Cultivating morality Managing the family Governing the state and safeguarding peace under heaven Self-Cultivation Cultivating Morality Cultivating morality: vital for action A man of virtue: holding three things in awe, guarding against three things, and having neither anxiety nor fear Sincerity and reciprocity: vital for benevolence by a man of virtue Developing Stronger Virtues It is people's nature to develop stronger virtues vital for their survival Feeling happy when told of his errors and working to correct all his mistakes: a characteristic of a virtuous man with good deeds Choosing what is good and following it: an important manifestation of the cultivation of morality by a man of virtue Benevolence and Morality Benevolence: the fundamental morality of a man of virtue The self-cultivation of a man of virtue: with benevolence and wisdom included Moral integrity that helps a man of virtue command respect Modesty and Prudence Modesty and prudence: the principle of action of a man of virtue Being earnest in what he is doing, and careful in his speech: a code of conduct of a man of virtue A man of virtue being prudent in his words and deeds:the right moment and propriety Self-Cultivation Through Learning Studiousness: a prerequisite for the self-improvement of a man of virtue The positive attitude of a man of virtue toward learning Dedication: the only way to master principles …… Self-Conduct Governance