Confucius Quotes, Honesty Quotes, Poverty Quotes

If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.

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From the loving example of one family a whole State may become loving, and from its courtesies, courteous; while from the ambition and perverseness of the one man the whole State may be thrown into rebellious disorder. Such is the nature of influence.

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He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.

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The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

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Do unto others what you want done unto you.

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Heaven means to be one with God.

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Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.

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He who crosses the ocean twice without washing is a dirty double crosser.

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When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war.

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If proper in their own conduct, what difficulty would they have in governing? But if not able to be proper in their own conduct, how can they demand such conduct from others?

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In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.

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Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

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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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He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking.

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The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?

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Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts.

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He who chases two rabbits, catches none.

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If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name?

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Signs and symbols rule the world, not words nor laws.

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Never seek illicit wealth.

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