“Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption.”
Book:The Analects
Quote by Confucius
Work
The Analects
The Analects is a foundational text of Confucianism, compiling the sayings and thoughts of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius. It covers a range of topics including moral philosophy, governance, and social conduct. more
Author
Confucius
Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a great philosopher, educator, and politician during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He advocated for benevolence, rule of propriety, and the doctrine of the mean, and his thoughts have had a profound impact on Chinese and world culture. more
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