“A dog is not considered good merely because it barks well, nor is a person considered worthy merely because they speak well” comes from the “Xu Wugui” chapter of the Zhuangzi. The following words extend the comparison towards genuine greatness.
The line does not praise silence or dismiss language. It refuses to treat eloquence as proof of character. A polished argument may deserve attention, but its fluency remains separate from the truth of its claims, the quality of its judgement and the conduct that follows.
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