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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger. Confucius
Ability will never catch up with the demand for it. Confucius
By three methods we may learn wisdom. First, by reflection, which is noblest. Second, by […]
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Confucius
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone […]
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, […]
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who […]
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in […]
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust […]
The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their […]
The father who does not teach his sons his duties is equally guilty with the […]
Respect yourself and others will respect you. Confucius
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is […]
The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both […]
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… […]
The funniest people are the saddest ones. Confucius
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. Confucius
How can you love people without encouraging them? And how can you be loyal to […]
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person […]
Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed. Confucius
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance. Confucius
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. […]
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country […]
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. Confucius
If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong […]
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall. […]
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. Confucius
A man is great not because he hasn’t failed; a man is great because failure […]
The noble-minded are calm and steady. Little people are forever fussing and fretting. Confucius
Birth: 551 BCCommemoration: 479 BCNationality: Zhou, Chinese 71 Years Old Famously Known For Confucius is […]
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. […]
He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions. Confucius
To see what is right and not do it is a lack of courage. Confucius
Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Confucius
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius
If a person is not humane, what he would in music? Confucius