Confucius quotes

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action. (Confucius)
Only the supremely wise and the ignorant do not alter. View quote
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Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. View quote
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The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. View quote
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. View quote
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. View quote
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Learning without thought is labor lost and thought without learning is perilous. View quote
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I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand. View quote
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The Master said, "He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it." View quote
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Silence is the true friend that never betrays. View quote
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. (Confucius)
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get. View quote
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. View quote
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He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good. View quote
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In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. View quote
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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them. View quote
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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. View quote
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In a well-governed country, speak boldly and act boldly. In a country where lawlessness prevails, let your actions be bold but your speech tactful. View quote
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Archery teaches us how to seek the truth. When the shooter misses, he does not blame others, but looks for the fault in himself. View quote
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Study the past, if you would divine the future. View quote
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The cautious seldom err. (Confucius)
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. View quote
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To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. View quote
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. View quote
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Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean. View quote
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