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Meaning
The quote encourages you to commit fully to whatever place or task you are in. It suggests doing things with sincerity, attention, and wholehearted effort rather than half-heartedly.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Confucius.
Did You Know?
Confucius is described as a Chinese philosopher (c. 551 – c. 479 BCE).
About Confucius
Confucius is a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period. He is best known for founding Confucianism, a philosophical and ethical system that emphasizes personal and governmental morality, correctness in social relationships, and justice. His teachings, recorded in the *Analects*, remain foundational in Chinese culture and East Asian thought.
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Books by Confucius
The Analects
Sayings collected by his followers.