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In the modern world, we often view ritual as empty formality. Confucius saw it as the essential structure of a disciplined life. 'Li' (Ritual/Propriety) is the practice of doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time. It is the discipline of respect—bowing to elders, honoring ancestors, treating others with dignity. Confucius believed that these daily disciplines tame our raw impulses and transform us into civilized human beings. He taught that 'to subdue one's self and return to propriety, is perfect virtue. '
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