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What are THE FIVE PRINCIPLES OF FILIAL DUTY by CONFUCIUS?

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The five principles of filial duty by Confusius are - 

1. Benevolence or ren- it means being kind and staying well. 

2. Righteousness or yi- the quality of being justifiably and morally right. 

3. Propriety or li- it means ownership. It could be ownership of goods or qualities. 

4. Wisdom or zhi- the wisdom it grows from family by following social order. The foundation of society is a disciplined individual. 

5. Fidelity or xin- it means faithfulness to a person, cause or belief. It is demonstrated by continuous loyalty and support.

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