Confucius Quotes
I am not bothered by the fact that I am not understood. I am bothered when I do not know others.
Quotes to Explore
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The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress.
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To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare to remain incorrect?
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A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
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If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.
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Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
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The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
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Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? If one remains not annoyed when he is not understood by people around him, isn't he a sage?
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A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
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If a man sets his heart on benevolence he will be free from evil.
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One hundred women are not worth a single testicle.
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All people are the same; only their habits differ.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.
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Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not do to others what thou wouldst not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, invoke God in his behalf.
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Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.
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The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.
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Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
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If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.
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The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live.
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There are those men who say to repay evil with kindness. But I say, how then are we to repay kindness? Repay kindness with kindness, but repay evil with justice.
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He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
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I am not bothered by the fact that I am not understood. I am bothered when I do not know others.