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His Quotes by Confucius
- The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
- A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
- He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
- 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…
- The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
- The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
- Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
- He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars…
- A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
- The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.
- The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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