The gentleman is not a tool.
— Xunzi
Ancient
Confucian philosopher
Details
Context
Xunzi, 'Xunzi' (Chapter 2, 'On Self-Cultivation')
Date / Period
c. 3rd century BCE
Category
HumorousVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: grok
Method
Cross Reference
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