Who said “I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.”?

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Confucius. A published source records them saying or writing it.

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Confucius (n.d.). I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3175-i-am-not-concerned-that-i-am-not/

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Confucius. “I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3175-i-am-not-concerned-that-i-am-not/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Confucius. “I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/3175-i-am-not-concerned-that-i-am-not/.

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