The Prudence of the Wise: Reserved in What One Does Not Know

Confucius said: “A superior man shows reserve regarding what he does not know.”

A superior man, in regard to what he does not know, shows a cautious reserve.

君子于其所不知,盖阙如也。

Source: The Analects, Zi Lu XIII, Chapter 3

Author: Confucius

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