Exploring the Analects

Exploring the Analects

Book 15: 《衛靈公》 Wei Ling Gong (Duke Ling of Wey)

《衛靈公》 Passage 15.34

子曰:「君子不可小知,而可大受也;小人不可大受,而可小知也。」

Legge Translation (1861)

The Master said: "The superior man cannot be known in little matters; but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters."
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