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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He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Speaking without humility can lead to distrust and skepticism towards one's words.
This quote by Confucius emphasizes the importance of modesty in communication. When an individual speaks arrogantly or without humility, others may question the validity and integrity of their words, making it challenging for that person to be taken seriously or to persuade others effectively.
Themes
ModestyCommunicationHumilityTrustWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about effective communication skills.
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