Quote of Confucius: I will not be afflicted at...
Biography - Confucius:
Born: -551 - Died: -479
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
Note
The Master said, "I will not be afflicted at men's not knowing me; I will be afflicted that I do not know men."
BOOK I. 16.
Quote source: Analects
Translation
(French, German)
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Quotes for: sage
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