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Confucius quotes

Chinese Philosopher

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A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? If he reach the age of forty or fifty, and has not made himself heard of, then indeed he will not be worth being regarded with respect. Confucius
Confucius quote: "He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but..."
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. Confucius
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will..."
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. Confucius
Confucius quote: "Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have..."
Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors. Confucius
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. Confucius
Confucius quote: "A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that..."
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? Confucius
Confucius quote: "Don't look for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is..."
Don't look for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there... Confucius
Confucius quote: "I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of..."
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being. Confucius
Confucius quote: "You cannot open a book without learning something."
You cannot open a book without learning something. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark..."
The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat. Confucius
When a person should be spoken with, and you don't speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn't be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath. Confucius
Confucius quote: "The man of wisdom is never of two minds;the man of benevolence..."
The man of wisdom is never of two minds;the man of benevolence never worries;the man of courage is never afraid. Confucius
Confucius quote: "What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?"
What can a man do with music who is not benevolent? Confucius

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