Analects 15-17

In these books I saw swvweral passages that caught my attention. The first one was 15.2 where it says: "Of course the gentle man encounters hardship. The difference is that the pretty man, encountering hardship, is overwhelmed by it." This I believe to be a ver insightful idea. For most superficial people, are surprised by having to go through suffering, as I did at one point. But opposite to pretty people, those who are profound, when facing suffering know how to deal with it. 16.9 is another passage that caught my attention. It says: "People who find it difficult to understand but do not even try to learn are the worst of all." I agree intirely with this. I believe then when not comprehending, one must do what's best to understand, if all one does is either ignore it or try to run away from it, are cowards. Finally 17.3 was a passage that really amazed me. I believe there are several ways to interpret this. "Only the very wise and the very stupid do not change." I think what is trying to be said here is that only those who too much cannot change, because they find themselves too absorbed in what they are to ever find a way to make a difference.