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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Men of principle are sure to be bold,_x000D_ but those who are bold may not always be men of principle.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Principled individuals are courageous, while those who are audacious might lack principles.
The quote by Confucius highlights the correlation between having strong principles and the courage to act on them. It suggests that true boldness comes from a foundation of integrity and moral conviction, while those who are merely bold without principle may act recklessly or unethically.
Themes
PrincipleBoldnessCourageIntegrityConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a team meeting to encourage ethical decision-making.
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