Tang Junyi Quotes
Tang Junyi was a Chinese philosopher and one of the most important figures of the second generation of New Confucianism. After fleeing mainland China in 1949 he co-founded New Asia College in Hong Kong with Qian Mu and Zhang Junmai, where he taught for the rest of his life. The quotes below are attributed to Tang Junyi, organized by topic.
Tang Junyi on Knowledge
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Attributed to Tang Junyi:
“We must hold fast to the heart of our tradition while opening it to the world.”
Tang Junyi on Mind
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Attributed to Tang Junyi:
“The mind extends itself through nine horizons, and only at the last finds rest in benevolence.”
Tang Junyi on Politics
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Attributed to Tang Junyi:
“Chinese culture is not a museum piece; it is a living spirit that must be reinterpreted in every age.”
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Attributed to Tang Junyi:
“The exile of a culture is a darker exile than that of a people.”
Tang Junyi on Virtue
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Attributed to Tang Junyi:
“Without inner sincerity, no political form can endure.”