The Master’s Choice: Preferring the Driver’s Seat to the Archer’s Bow

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Confucius, upon hearing a critique, humorously asked his disciples: Should I take up charioteering or archery? I’ll take charioteering.

What shall I practice? Shall I practice charioteering, or shall I practice archery? I will practice charioteering.

吾何执？执御乎？执射乎？吾执御矣。

Source: The Analects, Zi Han IX, Chapter 2

Author: Confucius

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