Zigong Quote on the Foundation of Virtue: Being Poor Without Flattery and Rich Without Pride

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Zigong Quote: What do you pronounce concerning the poor man who yet does not flatter, and the rich man who is not proud?

What do you pronounce concerning the poor man who yet does not flatter, and the rich man who is not proud?

贫而无谄，富而无骄，何如？

Source: The Analects, Xue Er I, Chapter 15

Author: Zigong / 子贡

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