Quotation by

Confucius

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Confucius is saying that it doesn’t matter if other people don’t recognize or understand who he is. What truly matters to him is whether he has the skills and qualities he should have.

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