The Error of Concealment: Confucius on the Sin of Silence

Confucius said: “Not to speak when it is your turn is called concealment.”

They may not speak when it comes to them to speak – this is called concealment.

言及之而不言谓之隐。

Source: The Analects, Ji Shi XVI, Chapter 6

Author: Confucius

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