Confucius Quotes
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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One hundred women are not worth a single testicle.
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He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
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A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
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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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The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
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If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.
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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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Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
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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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A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
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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.
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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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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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If a man sets his heart on benevolence he will be free from evil.
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Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.
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All people are the same; only their habits differ.
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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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Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.
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A wise man has dignity without pride; a fool has pride without dignity.
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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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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.