A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
CONFUCIUSHe who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.
More Confucius Quotes
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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Behind every smile there’s teeth.
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People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
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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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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.
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Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
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Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
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The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
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Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
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Don’t use cannon to kill musquito.
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A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
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To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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