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Confucius quotes about men

Chinese Philosopher

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If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself. Confucius
Confucius quote: "By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be..."
By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change."
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men..."
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? Confucius
Confucius quote: "Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally..."
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. Confucius
Not to discuss with a man worthy of conversation is to waste the man. To discuss with a man not worthy of conversation is to waste words. The wise waste neither men nor words. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills."
Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills. Confucius
Confucius quote: "When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn..."
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. 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
Confucius quote: "I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will..."
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. Confucius

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