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Confucius: The Analects, Book XV.21

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“What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.”
ConfuciusThe Analects, Book XV.21 · c. 5th century BCTrans. James Legge, 1893 — public domain

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Seeking in yourself means your progress does not depend on anyone else's permission. What are you waiting for someone else to provide that you could begin supplying?

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Author
Confucius
Original source
The Analects, Book XV.21
Original date
c. 5th century BC
Edition used
Trans. James Legge, 1893 — public domain
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