HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)According 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 Confucius Quote on Friendship, Distance, and Joy A Decree of Heaven: “Virtue Is Within Me, What Can Man Do?” Confucius on Life as a Mirror: Every Person Is a Reflection for Self-Examination The Difficulty of Fulfillment: “He Who Speaks Without Shame Will Find It Hard to Act” Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.