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Confucius quotes

Chinese Philosopher

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When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge. Confucius
Confucius quote: "People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not..."
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous. Confucius
Confucius quote: "I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it."
The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean..."
The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease. Confucius
Confucius quote: "A man without a mustache is a man without a soul."
A man without a mustache is a man without a soul. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected..."
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The Master said, “The gentleman does not serve as a..."
The Master said, “The gentleman does not serve as a vessel.” (Analects 2.12) Confucius
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. Confucius
If there were an honorable way to get rich, I’d do it, even if it meant being a stooge standing around with a whip. But there isn’t an honorable way, so I just do what I like. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is..."
Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established Confucius
Confucius quote: "A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything..."
A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know..."
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more. Confucius
That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius

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