The Discipline of Mind: “The Superior Man’s Thoughts Do Not Wander Beyond His Place”

Zengzi said: “The superior man does not let his thoughts stray beyond his proper station.”

The superior man, in his thoughts, does not go out of his place.

君子思不出其位。

Source: The Analects, Xian Wen XIV, Chapter 26

Author: Zengzi

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