Confucius praises those who are able to hold themselves accountable and commit to positive change when they realize they are in the wrong about something, but he is on the verge of giving up hope because he has yet to meet a man who is willing to do so. Although he believes that there are many people who are equally trustworthy and dedicated to a life of service as he is, he feels that he will never meet anyone who is just as eager to learn as he is.
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