Confucius Quotes
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Table your mistakes, learn from them, then move on.
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There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler. Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important. All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age. Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.
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To be excellent when engaged in administration is to be like the North Star. As it remains in its one position, all the other stars surround it.
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The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
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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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Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.
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A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.
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A man who does not forget an agreement is resolved and honorable man.
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All things are already complete in oneself.
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When a man comes to me, I accept him at his best, not at his worst. Why make so much ado? When a man washes his hands before paying a visit, and you receive him in that clean state, you do not thereby stand surety for his always having been clean in the past.
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Woman is the masterpiece.
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In antiquity men studied for their own sake; nowadays men study for the sake of impressing others.
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The injury of prodigality leads to this, that he who will not economize will have to agonize.
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Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note.
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A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, in desiring attaining himself, helps others to attain.
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When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
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The funniest people are the saddest once.
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Good is no hermit. It has ever neighbors.
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Behind every smile there's teeth.
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A youth is to be regarded with respect.
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When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary.
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A man exercising no forethought will soon experience present sorrow.
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Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.
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Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.