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Confucius quotes about thinking

Chinese Philosopher

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Confucius quote: "We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy..."
We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves Confucius
Confucius quote: "No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time..."
No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance. Confucius
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points. 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
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known. Confucius
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people. Confucius
A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself. 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
Confucius quote: "When anger rises, think of the consequences."
When anger rises, think of the consequences. Confucius

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