HomePhilosophersConfucius Quotes (孔子)The Unrecallable Word: “Four Horses Cannot Overtake the Tongue” The Unrecallable Word: “Four Horses Cannot Overtake the Tongue”By Zheng / May 8, 2026 / caution, proverb, responsibility, speech, The Analects, Yan Yuan XII, Yan Yuan XII Chapter 8, Zi Gong Four horses cannot overtake the tongue. 驷不及舌。 Source: The Analects, Yan Yuan XII, Chapter 8 Author: Zi Gong Related Posts The Judge in a Word: When Integrity Itself Decides the Case Can Grief and Joy Truly Coexist? The Day Confucius Chose Solemnity Over Song Confucius Quote on History: The Yin Dynasty Followed the Regulations of the Xia, What Was Added or Omitted May Be Known The Ambition of Confucius: A Vision of Universal Care Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Type here.. Name* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Confucius Quote on History: The Yin Dynasty Followed the Regulations of the Xia, What Was Added or Omitted May Be Known