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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Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth, like celestial bodies, will eventually be revealed.
This quote by Confucius suggests that certain fundamental truths, similar to the sun and moon, will inevitably come to light. Despite efforts to conceal them, the truth has a way of emerging, reminding us of its importance and enduring nature in our lives.
Themes
TruthHiddenRevealHonestyKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about integrity, you might say, 'As Confucius reminds us, three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.'
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Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
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The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
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