 Propriety (li) and righteousness (i) are the supreme ways in ruling people. Integrity (lian) and the sense of shame (chi) are the great principles in cultivating humanity. Without integrity, there is nothing that is not coveted; without the sense of shame, there is no [wicked] deed that is not committed. If people are like that, catastrophe, failure, disorder, and death will come. (Gu RZL: 5:53) 