Confucius Quote on the Superior Man: He Acts Before He Speaks

He acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.

先行其言，而后从之。

Source: The Analects, Wei Zheng II, Chapter 13

Author: Confucius / 孔子

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