Concern Quote by Confucius
“If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?”
About This Quote
Source Classic: Analects, Book 12, 5th century BC
Virtue obliges one to care for all, especially those deserving of respect.
In simple terms: Virtuous people should care for others.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy toward the worthy.
Themes
ethics
humaneness
social duty
Mood
contemplative
didactic
Type
philosophy
morality
When to use this quote
- family relations
- community service
- leadership
- education
Key Concepts
confucianism
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Who deserves your concern?
- How to balance care for all versus selective concern?
A Different Perspective
Determining who is “worthy” can be subjective and exclusionary.
