HomePhilosophersConfucius QuotesThe Bitter Wisdom of Confucius: “Those Who Truly Understand Virtue Are Few” The Bitter Wisdom of Confucius: “Those Who Truly Understand Virtue Are Few”By Zheng / June 11, 2026 / lament, rarity, The Analects, understanding, virtue (De), Wei Ling Gong XV, wisdom, Zi Lu Those who know virtue are few. 知德者鲜矣。 Source: The Analects, Wei Ling Gong XV, Chapter 4 Author: Confucius Related Posts The Three Beneficial Pleasures: Confucius’s Formula for Joy That Elevates The Lute at the Master’s Door: A Rebuke of Artistry A Sage’s Lament: Confucius on the Unequal Contest Between Virtue and Appetite The Discerning Mind: Confucius on Separating the Speaker from the Speech Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.