Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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Being in humaneness is good. If we select other goodness and thus are far apart from humaneness, how can we be the wise?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The importance of maintaining humanity in our actions to attain true wisdom.
This quote by Confucius emphasizes that being humane is fundamental to wisdom. It suggests that if we prioritize other forms of goodness over our innate humanity, we may lose sight of true wisdom, which is rooted in empathy and understanding towards others.
Themes
HumanenessWisdomGoodnessEmpathyUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about ethical leadership, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of humanity in decision-making.
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