A man who respects his parents and his elders…

A man who respects his parents and his elders would hardly be inclined to defy his superiors. A man who is not inclined to defy his superiors will never foment a rebellion. A gentleman works at the root. Once the rootis secured, the WAY {Dao} unfolds. To respect parents and elders is the root of humanity.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values) · Life Worth Living: a Guide to What Mattesr Most by Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, and Ry

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