Lines from the Alley
English

06 / 10 · 4 panels

Their Screws, My Screws

Panel 1
A visitor sorts screws by length. Doyun: “I should try that too.”
Panel 2
In another visitor’s tray, screws of different lengths are all mixed up.
Panel 3
Doyun is about to say something when he sees his own tray. “Oh, mine are mixed up too.”
Panel 4
Doyun puts his tray beside the other one. “Shall we sort them together?”

Source and notes

Original text
見賢思齊焉,見不賢而內自省也。
Read the source · 四之十七
Meaning
Confucius says to learn from exemplary people and to examine yourself when you see someone fall short.
Modern adaptation
Doyun learns one visitor’s method and spots his own mistake after seeing another visitor’s tray.
Takeaway
Someone else’s mistake can be a chance to look at your own habits.
Today’s question
What would you like to learn from others, and what could you examine in yourself?