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Confucius Quote on Inner State: Examine In What Things He Rests

Confucius Quote on Inner State: Examine In What Things He Rests

By Zheng / January 11, 2026 / character, inner peace, The Analects, true self, Wei Zheng II, Wei Zheng II Chapter 10

Confucius Quote: Examine in what things he rests.

Examine in what things he rests.

察其所安。

Source: The Analects, Wei Zheng II, Chapter 10

Author: Confucius / 孔子

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