HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)Does a Truly Unbending Man Exist? A Lament by Confucius Does a Truly Unbending Man Exist? A Lament by ConfuciusBy Zheng / January 17, 2026 / firmness, Gong Ye Chang V, Gong Ye Chang V Chapter 11, integrity, lament, The Analects “I have not seen a firm and unbending man.” 吾未见刚者。 Source: The Analects, Gong Ye Chang V, Chapter 11 Author: Confucius Related Posts Confucius Quote on Civilization: The Rude Tribes Have Their Princes, and Are Not Like the States of Our Great Land Without Them The Gracious Guest: Rising to the Occasion of a Lavish Feast Confucius Quote on Governing a State: Reverent Attention and Sincerity Ragged in Daily Wear, Resplendent in Ritual Robes: Yu’s Reverence for Ceremony Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published.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.
Confucius Quote on Civilization: The Rude Tribes Have Their Princes, and Are Not Like the States of Our Great Land Without Them