HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)Confucius Quote on the Difficulty of Filial Piety: The Difficulty Is with the Countenance Confucius Quote on the Difficulty of Filial Piety: The Difficulty Is with the CountenanceBy Zheng / January 11, 2026 / attitude, countenance, filial piety, inner respect, The Analects, Wei Zheng II, Wei Zheng II Chapter 8 The difficulty is with the countenance. 色难。 Source: The Analects, Wei Zheng II, Chapter 8 Author: Confucius / 孔子 Related Posts Zi You on the Paradox of Counsel: Why Good Advice, When Excessive, Breeds Estrangement According to Confucius, Asking Questions Is Itself an Act of Propriety The First Taste: A Servant’s Shield at the Royal Table Confucius Quote on Action: See Much, Act Cautiously, and Have Few Occasions for Repentance Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.