Analects 14.33
Original Text:
曰骥不称其力称其德也
Translation:
Other Translations:
The Master said, “One does not praise a thoroughbred horse for its physical strength, but rather for its character.”
Confucius, & Slingerland, E. (2003). Analects: With selections from traditional commentaries. Hackett Publishing.
he Master said, The famous horse Qi was praised not for his strength but for his virtue.
Confucius, & Watson, B. (2007). The Analects of Confucius. Columbia University Press.