rén人ér而wú无xìn信,,bù不zhī知qí其kě可
A person who lacks credibility or trustworthiness cannot succeed or function properly in society; integrity is essential for human interaction and progress.
Era:
Ancient
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Story:
During the Spring and Autumn period, the renowned great thinker Confucius often educated people about the importance of trustworthiness and integrity.
He said, "If a person is without trustworthiness, I do not know how they can succeed or function. It's like a large carriage without its yoke for the horses, or a small carriage without its crossbar for the axle as – how can they possibly move? To be a person, one must be true to their word in order to gain the trust of others."