HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)Confucius on the Ideal and the Reality: The Difficulty of Practicing the Golden Rule Confucius on the Ideal and the Reality: The Difficulty of Practicing the Golden RuleBy Zheng / January 17, 2026 / Gong Ye Chang V, Gong Ye Chang V Chapter 12, idealism, moral difficulty, practice, The Analects “Ci, you have not attained to that.” 赐也,非尔所及也。 Source: The Analects, Gong Ye Chang V, Chapter 12 Author: Confucius Related Posts Confucius Quote on Humanity and Ritual: What Has a Man Without Humanity to Do with the Rites? The Incomplete Self: When Natural Dispositions Lack Their Anchoring Virtue The Fatal Flaw: When Arrogance and Stinginess Corrupt Even the Greatest Talent The Burning Stable: A Question of Men, Not Horses Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.