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The object of the superior man is truth.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess your ignorance.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
Gravity is only the bark of wisdom's tree; but it preserves it
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Wisdom Favorite
To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
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Wisdom Favorite
It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucius
Wisdom Favorite
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Confucius
Happiness
He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.
Confucius
Happiness
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius
Love Favorite
Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?
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Love Favorite
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
Confucius
Life Favorite
Don't be concerned others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.
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Life Favorite
The gentleman understands rightousness, the petty man understands interest.
Confucius
Life Favorite
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Confucius
Success Favorite
Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day of your life.
Confucius
Success Favorite
He who will not economize will have to agonize.
Confucius
Success Favorite
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confucius
War
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Confucius
Inspirational
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
Confucius
Inspirational
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Confucius
Inspirational
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
Confucius
Inspirational
Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.
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Inspirational
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in.
Confucius
Inspirational
Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
Confucius
Inspirational
The superior man thinks only of virtue; the common man thinks only of comfort.
Confucius
Inspirational
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
Confucius
Inspirational
To go too far is as bad as to fall short.
Confucius
Inspirational
It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.
Confucius
Inspirational
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Confucius
Inspirational
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius
Inspirational
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
Confucius
Knowledge
Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
Confucius
Knowledge
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
Confucius
Friendship Favorite
If you don't know how to live, why wonder about death?
Confucius
Fear
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