和わして同どうぜず

expression

harmonize but not agree

A Confucian proverb meaning to maintain harmonious relations with others while not blindly following their opinions; emphasizes independent thinking within social harmony.

• 「和わして同どうぜず」は、協きょう調ちょうしつつも自じ分ぶんの考かんがえを持もつことの大たい切せつさを教おしえている。

  "Harmonize but not agree" teaches the importance of having your own thoughts while cooperating with others.