HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)The Essence of Wisdom: “To Know All Men” The Essence of Wisdom: “To Know All Men”By Zheng / May 12, 2026 / discernment, Fan Chi, knowledge, The Analects, understanding people, wisdom, Yan Yuan XII, Yan Yuan XII Chapter 22, zhi It is to know all men. 知人。 Source: The Analects, Yan Yuan XII, Chapter 22 Author: Confucius Related Posts Youzi Quote on Offending Superiors, Stirring Confusion, and None Confucius on Talent and Virtue: The General Who May Not Be a Sage Youzi Quote on Keeping Promises: When Agreements Are Made According to What Is Right Chinese Idiom: 哀莫大于心死 (There is no grief so great as despair) Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Type here.. Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.