Martyrdom?

Martyrdom?

The disciple, Hui, is portrayed as the greatest of the Master's disciples. He has understood the Way far better than his fellow disciples have:

8. The Master in discussing Tzu-kung said to him, Which do you yourself think is the better, you or Hui? He answered saying, I dare not so much as look at Hui. For Hui has but to hear one part in ten, in order to understand the whole ten. Whereas if I hear one part, I understand no more than two parts. The Master said, Not equal to him - you and I are not equal to him! (Book V)

And he endures suffering and sickness while maintaing his happiness:

9. The Master said, Incomparable indeed was Hui! A handful of rice to eat, a gourdful of water to drink, living in a mean street - others would have found it unendurably depressing, but to Hui's cheerfulness it made no difference at all.  Incomparable indeed was Hui! (Book VI)

What does this tell us about the aim of Confucian thought that the greatest disciple is humble and does not voice his complaints? The Master has already mentioned that men who are qualified for government positions but get overlooked should not voice their disappointment. What is the goal of building a society where everyone simply accepts their lot? How does this society develop?