Confucius Quotes
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Study as though you cannot catch up to it, and as though you fear you are going to lose it.
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Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.
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Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
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The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.
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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
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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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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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One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.
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By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.
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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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Rotten wood cannot be carved.
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The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into proper order. Before putting their States into proper order, they regulated their own families. Before regulating their families, they regulated themselves. Before regulating themselves, they tried to be sincere in their thoughts. Before being sincere in their thoughts, they tried to see things exactly as they really were.
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If you chase two rabbits, you catch none.
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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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A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
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Silence is the true friend that never betrays.
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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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If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves.
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When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.
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True knowledge is when one knows the limitations of one's knowledge.
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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
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A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others.
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Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.