13 wise quotes by Confucius

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Work on purifying your thoughts. If you have no bad thoughts, there will be no bad deeds.

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

In a well-governed country, speak boldly and act boldly. In a country where lawlessness prevails, let your actions be bold but your speech tactful.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Archery teaches us how to seek the truth. When the shooter misses, he does not blame others, but looks for the fault in himself.

Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean. (Confucius)

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

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