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Purpose Quotes by Confucius
- The superior man is firm in the right way and not merely firm.
- Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and…
- It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.
- Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
- I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
- I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
- He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
- Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
- The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
- The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
- Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that…
- Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established
- The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose.
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- The purpose of all wars, is peace. — Saint Augustine
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