Quotes By Confucius
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Confucius
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
Confucius
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
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Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.
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The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
Confucius
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
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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.
Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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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.
Confucius