The superior man is distressed by the limitation of his ability; he is not
distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability he has.
-- Confucius
distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability he has.
-- Confucius
Related:
- Tact is the ability to tell a man he has an open mind
when he has a hole in his head... - The superior man acts before he speaks,
and afterwards speaks according to his action. --... - The successful business man sometimes makes his money by ability and
experience;
but he generally makes it by mistake. -- Gilbert K... - The superior man is modest in his speech,
but exceeds in his actions. --... - Afflicted, or distressed, in mind, body, or estate.
Book of Common Prayer -- Prayer for all Conditions... - There is something that is much more scarce, something finer far,
something rarer than ability. It is the ability to...
From the same category:
- Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous;
love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude... - Woman who douches with vinegar have sour
puss. --... - There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is
striking at its root.
Henry David... - I tucked my heart away, I didn't need it, I didn't want it.
At the negotiating table...it can be fatal to have... - It is no disgrace not to be able to do everything; but to undertake,
or pretend to do, what you are not made for, is not...
