"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."
— Confucius
When You See A Good Person
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
About this quote
From Analects Book IV, Chapter 17, a brief but practical maxim on moral self-cultivation. In the original: "見賢思齊焉，見不賢而內自省也" — "When you see a worthy person, direct your thoughts to become their equal. When you see someone unworthy, turn inward and examine yourself." This passage reflects Confucius's belief that moral growth happens through attentive observation: worthy people serve as models, while the faults of others serve as mirrors for self-examination.
Source
Analects, Book IV, Chapter 17
