Confucius Quotes

Confucius Quotes.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings t

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
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The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
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He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
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The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit.
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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.
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
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A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
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Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
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You cannot open a book without learning something.
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Heaven means to be one with God.
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It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
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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.
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A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
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