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Confucius on the Paradox of Guan Zhong: Great Achievements, Small Capacity

Confucius on the Paradox of Guan Zhong: Great Achievements, Small Capacity

By Zheng / January 15, 2026 / Ba Yi III, Ba Yi III Chapter 22, capacity, confucian critique, Guan Zhong, leadership, paradox, The Analects

Confucius Quote: Small indeed was the capacity of Guan Zhong!

Small indeed was the capacity of Guan Zhong!

管仲之器小哉！

Source: The Analects, Ba Yi III, Chapter 22

Author: Confucius / 孔子

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