Confucius Quotes

Confucius Biography
Type: Philosopher
Nationality: Chinese
Born: 551 BC
Died: 479 BC

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
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And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
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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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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
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Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
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Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.
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Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.
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He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
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He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
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He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
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Heaven means to be one with God.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
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I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
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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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