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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If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Virtue and worthiness demand that we care for others.
In this quote, Confucius emphasizes the importance of being virtuous and worthy, suggesting that these qualities compel an individual to maintain a concern for others. It implies that when one possesses moral integrity and value, they have a responsibility to care about the well-being of those around them, highlighting the interconnectedness of virtue and social responsibility.
Themes
VirtueWorthyConcernResponsibilityMoral
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on community service, one might use this quote to inspire altruism.
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