Choose authenticity over people-pleasing (惟其是，勿佞巧)
Chapter 5: Integrity & Authentic Communication (信)
DZG-092•Chapter 5: Integrity & Authentic Communication
惟其是，勿佞巧
— Wéi Qí Shì, Wù Nìng Qiǎo
Modern Translation & Meaning
"Choose authenticity over people-pleasing. Saying what needs to be said with kindness is infinitely better than offering sweet, empty flattery."
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