Confucius Quotes, Wise Quotes, Wisdom Quotes

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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If an urn lacks the characteristics of an urn, how can we call it an urn?

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Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.

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To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

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A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard.

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There are not the weeds the ones that drown the good seed, but the negligence of the peasant.

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The superior man * * * in regard to his speech * * * is anxious that it should be sincere.

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Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it.

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To think twice is quite enough.

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It is better to play than do nothing.

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Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life.

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When abroad, behaveto everyone as if interviewing an honored guest; in directing the people, act as if you were assisting at a great sacrafice; DO NOT DO TO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD NOT LIKE DONE TO YOURSELF: so there will be no murmuring against you in the country, and none in the family; your public life will arouse no ill-will nor your private life any resentment.

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Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not do to others what thou wouldst not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, invoke God in his behalf.

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The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

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When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you see that they are not going to listen to you, keep your respect for them and don't distance yourself from them. Work without complaining.

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When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

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Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.

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Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

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It is when those who are not strong enough have made some moderate amount of progress that they fail and give up.

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Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.

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