Confucius later said, "From the time that I got You, bad words no more came to my ears." Confucius admired Zilu for his courage, but was concerned that he might lack other virtues (such as good judgement) that would have balanced this courage, potentially turning Zilu's courage into a vice ("Analects" 5.7; see also 8.2, 17.8, and 17.23). After studying with him, Confucius later praised Zilu as his having exceptional administrative ability and being capable of handling duties of national importance ("Analects" 5.8). After completing his studies with Confucius, Zilu became chief magistrate of the district of Pu, where his administration commanded the warm commendations of Confucius. His violent death in Wei is accounted in the "Zuo zhuan" (480 BCE). Zilu's tablet is now the fourth, to the east, from those of the Assessors.