Confucius Quotes
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
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To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.
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The way of the superior person is threefold; virtuous, they are free from anxieties; wise they are free from perplexities; and bold they are free from fear.
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If I am building a mountain and stop before the last basketful of earth is placed on the summit, I have failed.
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I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
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Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
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The Gods cannot help those who do not seize opportunities.
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To love a thing means wanting it to live.
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When wealth is centralized, the people are dispersed. When wealth is distributed, the people are brought together.
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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
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I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he is of outward appearances.
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No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.
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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
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When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
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It is man that makes truth great, and not truth that makes man great.
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It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?
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Whatever heaven ordains is best.
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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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To know what is the right thing to do and not do it is the greatest cowardice.
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If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.
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Not knowing life, how can we know death? Why talk of spirits when you do not understand men?
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If you reflect within yourself and find nothing to be ashamed of, how could you have anxiety or fear.
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Baseball is wrong, man with four balls cannot walk.
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The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.