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 Zigong Quote on Confucius’s Character: The Five Virtues of a True Gentleman The Unhelpful Disciple: When Delight in the Master’s Words Replaces Debate The Inner Compass: Confucius on Why the Noble Mind Looks Inward, Not Outward The Shame of a Scholar-Official: “Thinking Only of Salary Whether the State Has the Way or Not” Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.