The Guard of Prime: Confucius on Why the Strong Must Beware of Strife

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Confucius said: “In prime, when vitality is at its peak, guard against strife.”

When he is strong and the physical powers are full of vigor, he guards against quarrelsomeness.

及其壮也，血气方刚，戒之在鬭。

Source: The Analects, Ji Shi XVI, Chapter 7

Author: Confucius

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