HomePhilosophersConfucius QuotesAccording to Confucius, Asking Questions Is Itself an Act of Propriety According to Confucius, Asking Questions Is Itself an Act of ProprietyBy Zheng / January 15, 2026 / Ba Yi III, Ba Yi III Chapter 15, confucian conduct, humility, learning, propriety, ritual, The Analects This is a rule of propriety. 是礼也。 Source: The Analects, Ba Yi III, Chapter 15 Author: Confucius / 孔子 Related Posts The Portrait of a Lifelong Learner: So Engrossed He Forgot to Eat and Age Zengzi Quote on Reverence for the Departed: How Ancestral Rites Shape Public Virtue Confucius on the Paradox of Ritual: The Clash Between Practicality and Principle The Teacher’s Paradox: Claiming “What Have I?” While Embodying the Ideal Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.