Confucius Declared: “I Have Never Refused Instruction to Anyone Who Brought the Humblest Gift”

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Confucius said: From anyone who brought a bundle of dried flesh as a gift, I have never refused instruction.

From the man bringing his bundle of dried flesh for my teaching upwards, I have never refused instruction to any one.

自行束修以上，吾未尝无诲焉。

Source: The Analects, Shu Er VII, Chapter 7

Author: Confucius

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