July 16, 2026

Leadership

A person of depth cannot be fully understood through small tasks, but can be entrusted with great responsibilities. A petty person cannot be entrusted with great responsibilities, but can be assessed through small tasks.

君子不可小知,而可大受也;小人不可大受,而可小知也

Author:Confucius (孔子 (Kǒngzǐ))Source:Analects of Confucius, Duke Ling of Wei · 論語 (Lúnyǔ)Country:ChinaEra:Spring and Autumn Period (5th century BCE)Modern Read:Small tests reveal small people; great burdens reveal great ones.
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