To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
CONFUCIUSTo be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
CONFUCIUSThe way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
CONFUCIUSThe gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
CONFUCIUSA lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
CONFUCIUSThe hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.
CONFUCIUSIgnorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
CONFUCIUSThose who know the truth are not equal to those who love it.
CONFUCIUSThe man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
CONFUCIUSForget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
CONFUCIUSWithout feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
CONFUCIUSReal knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
CONFUCIUSLearning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous.
CONFUCIUSIt is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
CONFUCIUSEverything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
CONFUCIUSThe journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step.
CONFUCIUSA common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
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