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Able Quotes by Confucius
- Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that, were the superior…
- There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them; the lowest is…
- If proper in their own conduct, what difficulty would they have in governing? But if not able to be proper in their own conduct, how…
- To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue.
- While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve spirits of the dead...While you do not know life, how can you know…
- In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.
- When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.
- Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
- The Master said, “A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.†(Analects 2.11)
- It is true that we shall not be able to reach perfection, but in our struggle toward it we shall strengthen our characters and give…
- To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
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