15 wise quotes by Confucius
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
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The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
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Silence is the true friend that never betrays.
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Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
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If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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Work on purifying your thoughts. If you have no bad thoughts, there will be no bad deeds.
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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.
Confucius
Archery teaches us how to seek the truth. When the shooter misses, he does not blame others, but looks for the fault in himself.
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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Confucius
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