The Wisdom of Confucius: The Virtue of Knowing Your Limits

Confucius Quote: When the disciple Qi Diao Kai said he was not yet confident enough to take office, the Master was pleased.

The Master was wishing Qi Diao Kai to enter an official employment. He replied, “I am not yet able to rest in the assurance of THIS.” The Master was pleased.

子使漆雕开仕。对曰:“吾斯之未能信。”子说。

Source: The Analects, Gong Ye Chang V, Chapter 6

Author: Confucius / 孔子

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