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The Seventh Reflection: “In Doubt, Think of Inquiry”

The Seventh Reflection: “In Doubt, Think of Inquiry”

By Zheng / June 17, 2026 / doubt, inquiry, Ji Shi XVI, Ji Shi XVI Chapter 10, questioning, reflection, The Analects, 疑思问

Confucius said: “In regard to what he doubts about, he is anxious to question others.”

In regard to what he doubts about, he is anxious to question others.

疑思问。

Source: The Analects, Ji Shi XVI, Chapter 10

Author: Confucius

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