A horse that has been broken can be ridden; a man who has been taught can be employed.
Confucian philosopher
A horse that has been broken can be ridden; a man who has been taught can be employed.
Confucian philosopher
Xunzi, 'Xunzi' (Chapter 1, 'Exhortation to Learning')
c. 3rd century BCE
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