Confucius Quotes
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The good man does not grieve that other people do not recognize his merits. His only anxiety is lest he should fail to recognize theirs.
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Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly to them, they get out of hand, and if you keep your distance, they resent it.
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A man without a mustache is a man without a soul.
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I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.
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When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.
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Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.
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Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
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It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.
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Lead the people with administrative injunctions and put them in their place with penal law, and they will avoid punishments but will be without a sense of shame. Lead them with excellence and put them in their place through roles and ritual practices, and in addition to developing a sense of shame, they will order themselves harmoniously.
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When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.
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Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
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If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If he is trustworthy in word his fellow men will entrust him with responsibility. If he is quick he will achieve results.
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True knowledge is when one knows the limitations of one's knowledge.
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The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.
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A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.
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The real fault is to have faults and not amend them.
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He who keeps danger in mind, is he who will rest safe in his seat; he who keeps ruin in mind, is he who will preserve his interests secure.
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When the wind blows,the grass bends.
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Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.
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If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves.
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A gentleman does not promote a man on account of what he says; nor does he reject sayings, because the speaker is what he is.
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.