Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National

Quote of the Day by Confucius: ‘When everyone hates a person, you should investigate thoroughly, and when everyone loves a person…’ - life lessons on judgment, reputation, humility and independent thinking and why we should investigate before accepting the crowd’s opinion, from the ancient Chinese philosopher whose teachings became the foundation of Confucian thought

Quote of the Day: You are joining a new workplace and heard that one colleague is difficult, while another is universally loved. It is easy to accept both opinions before getting to know either person yourself. Popular opinion can feel like evidence in itself. But what if both extreme dislike and extreme admiration deserve the same level of scrutiny? Confucius questioned that very instinct, arguing that both widespread dislike and widespread admiration deserve closer scrutiny.

Quote of the Day by Confucius: “When everyone hates a person, you should investigate thoroughly, and when everyone loves a person, you should also investigate thoroughly.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.