A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
CONFUCIUSHe who searches for evil, must first look at his own reflection.
More Confucius Quotes
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
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The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
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All people are the same; only their habits differ.
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The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
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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.
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.
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They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.
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If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
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Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
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Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.
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To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.
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A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
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