The Shame of the Superior Man: “Ashamed When His Words Outrun His Deeds”

Confucius said: “The superior man feels shame if his words outstrip his actions.”

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

君子耻其言而过其行。

Source: The Analects, Xian Wen XIV, Chapter 27

Author: Confucius

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