The Thought of Psychological Harmony in The Analects by Confucius

The Analects emphasizes the harmonies of psychological elements,and thinks that the harmony of inner heart is an absolute component of an exemplary person.And studying is an important means of achieving harmony of inner heart.The Analects is against glib speech and insinuating appearance and advocates fewer words and more doings.In addition,The Analects emphasizes the mutual restraint between psychology and outer acts,coordination between inner simplicity and outer magnificence.Confucius' living style includes knowing worldly affairs,making good on one's word,thinking more,doing good deeds and so on.