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Confucius quotes

Chinese Philosopher

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Confucius quote: "Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back..."
Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth. Confucius
Confucius quote: "roads were made for journeys not destinations"
roads were made for journeys not destinations Confucius
Confucius quote: "The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man..."
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort. Confucius
A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, in desiring attaining himself, helps others to attain. Confucius
Confucius quote: "An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger."
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger. Confucius
Confucius quote: "If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no..."
If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame. Confucius
There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all..."
Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the..."
The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm. Confucius
Confucius quote: "To know that we know what we know, and that we do not know..."
To know that we know what we know, and that we do not know what we do not know, that is true knowledge. 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
Tsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. Confucius
Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it Confucius
Confucius quote: "Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill..."
Care not for want of place; care for thy readiness to fill one. Care not for being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note. 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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