The Scale of a Great Soul: Confucius on Why the Noble Man is Measured by Grand Affairs, Not Petty Tests

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Confucius said: “The gentleman cannot be judged in trifles, but can be entrusted with great responsibilities.”

The superior man cannot be known in little matters; but he may be intrusted with great concerns.

君子不可小知，而可大受也。

Source: The Analects, Wei Ling Gong XV, Chapter 34

Author: Confucius

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