The True Measure of Excellence: “A Steed is Praised for Its Virtue, Not Its Strength”

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Confucius said: “A fine steed is valued for its character, not just its power.”

A horse is called a Ji, not because of its strength, but because of its other good qualities.

骥不称其力，称其德也。

Source: The Analects, Xian Wen XIV, Chapter 33

Author: Confucius

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