Confucius on the Paradox of Strength: How Desire Prevents True Firmness

Confucius said: Cheng is under the influence of his passions; how can he be firm?

“Cheng is under the influence of his passions; how can he be pronounced firm and unbending?”

枨也欲,焉得刚?

Source: The Analects, Gong Ye Chang V, Chapter 11

Author: Confucius

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