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3 December 2020 Confucius

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

3 December 2020 Confucius

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them they change and everyone looks up to them.

3 December 2020 Confucius

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve and bad things are very easy to get.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger give, if thou art asked for little by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

3 December 2020 Confucius

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

3 December 2020 Confucius

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

3 December 2020 Confucius

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

3 December 2020 Confucius

I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability.

3 December 2020 Confucius

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

3 December 2020 Confucius

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

3 December 2020 Confucius

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

3 December 2020 Confucius

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The cautious seldom err.

3 December 2020 Confucius

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

3 December 2020 Confucius

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

3 December 2020 Confucius

The object of the superior man is truth.

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