“A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.”

— Confucius

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“A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.”

— Confucius Confucius
(Unknown -- Present)
Origin: Chinese
Known for: Philosopher
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Confucius teaches that the mark of true greatness is self-discipline and taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than blaming others. In any team setting, a leader who holds themselves to a high standard inspires others to do the same. Focus on self-improvement to influence the world.
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This quote is attributed to Confucius. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and reflection.

Confucius teaches that the mark of true greatness is self-discipline and taking responsibility for one's own actions rather than blaming others. In any team setting, a leader who holds themselves to a high standard inspires others to do the same. Focus on self-improvement to influence the world.

The wording and attribution are documented at en.wikiquote.org. Use the original source linked on this page to verify the exact phrasing and context.

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