A scholar, whose mind is set on truth, and who is ashamed of bad clothes and bad food, is not fit to be discoursed with.
士志于道，而耻恶衣恶食者，未足与议也。
Source: The Analects, Li Ren IV, Chapter 9
Author: Confucius / 孔子
Confucius on the Paradox of Pursuit: When Material Shame Betrays Spiritual Goals
