Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.
CONFUCIUSBy nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.
More Confucius Quotes
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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
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Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.
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If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
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If you don’t want to do something,don’t impose on others.
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The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
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Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
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If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.
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He who searches for evil, must first look at his own reflection.
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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
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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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The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not. Are both correct.
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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.
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People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
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Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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I am not concerned that I am not known; I seek to be worthy to be known.
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When the wind blows,the grass bends.
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Time flows away like the water in the river.
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The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
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And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
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I followed my heart without breaking any rules.
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Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
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He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
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