Beyond Pleasant Words: The Art of Discernment in Gentle Counsel

By / / advice, analysis, discernment, gentleness, intent, rationality, The Analects, Zi Han IX, Zi Han IX Chapter 24
Confucius said: Who is not pleased by gentle advice? But the real value is in discerning its true intent.

Can men refuse to be pleased with words of gentle advice? But it is unfolding their aim which is valuable.

巽与之言，能无说乎？绎之为贵。

Source: The Analects, Zi Han IX, Chapter 24

Author: Confucius

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