In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
CONFUCIUSNever give a sword to a man who can’t dance.
More Confucius Quotes
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He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
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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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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.
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It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
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Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.
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Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
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By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
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If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.
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The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.
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He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
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Roads were made for journeys not destinations
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I followed my heart without breaking any rules.
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What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.
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