The True Concern: “Worry Not About Being Unknown, But About Being Incapable”

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Confucius said: “Do not worry that others do not appreciate you; worry that you lack ability.”

I will not be concerned at men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

不患人之不己知，患其不能也。

Source: The Analects, Xian Wen XIV, Chapter 30

Author: Confucius

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