Confucius
Confucius (Kong Fu Zi or K'ung-fu-tzu), literally "Master Kong". Chinese social philosopher, whose teachings deeply influenced East Asian life and thought.
Found 80 thoughts of Confucius
Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed.
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Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
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It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.
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When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
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A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake.
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To see what is right and not to do it, is want of courage.
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He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.
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If you know, to recognize that you know, If you don't know, to realize that you don't know: That is knowledge.
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Have no friends not equal to yourself.
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
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Forget injuries; never forget kindness.
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I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.
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He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.
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A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our present?
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When anger rises, think of the consequences.
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If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
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Always and in everything let there be reverence.
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Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
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When you are labouring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
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The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
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The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
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While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.
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