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12.6

Zizhang asked Confucius about discernment.

Confucius replied, “If you can maintain your objectivity when soaked with slander and attacked with personal accusations, you will be discerning. In fact, you will be far-sighted.”

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Categories Book 12 Tags Confucius, Righteousness, Zizhang
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