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Confucius Quotes
Brief author info: Confucius (551-479 b.c.e.) Chinese philosopher and founder of Confucianism (K'ung Fu Tzu) Born of poor but aristocratic parents; joined Chinese civil service and rose to rank of minister in Chinese state of Lu; jealousy of peers caused breach with ruler, left service and became wandering sage. Returned to Lu in 485 and devoted remaining years to teaching; after his death, disciples collected his writings but probably made extensive changes. Basic tenets include promotion of moral (versus religious) values-especially benevolence (jen, or ren), reciprocity (shu) and filial piety (hsiao, or xiao) and emphasis on social control and obligation to society. Until recently, Confucianism was China's state religion; it is still a powerful force, especially among Chinese living overseas.
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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
He who cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
Teachers open the door ... you enter by yourself.
The parents' age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.
A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, desiring attainment for himself, helps others to attain.
Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Respect yourself, and others will respect you.
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The most important thing is to enjoy your life-to be happy-it's all that matters.
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It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
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Life is pure adventure, and the sooner we realize that, the quicker we will be able to treat life as art.
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