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Generosity Quotes by Confucius

9 Generosity quotes by Confucius

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Confucian thought treats generosity as a cornerstone of harmony. In these nine succinct sayings, the ancient philosopher’s calm authority guides you toward balanced, communal living.

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Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.

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A disciple having asked for a definition of charity, the Master said LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

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Charity, like the sun, brightens every object on which it shines.

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Charity is that rational and constant affection which makes us sacrifice ourselves to the human race, as if we were united with…

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To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

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Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his…

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If a man is respectful he will not be treated with insolence. If he is tolerant he will win the multitude. If…

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To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and…

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Tzu Chang asked Confucius about jen. Confucius said, "If you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be…

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Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

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The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability

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In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations,…

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Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right.

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Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.

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I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world.

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To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men;…

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The real fault is to have faults and not amend them.

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To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

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A picture is poem without words.

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Heaven means to be one with God.

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Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak!

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To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure?

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Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.

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There is only one thing in life which never changes, and it is change.

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