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Wisdom Quotes by Confucius
- A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.
- To know that you know, and to know that you don't know - that is real wisdom.
- To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near…
- Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed.
- Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.
- A man of wisdom delights in water.
- Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.
- To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.
- To understand yourself is the key to wisdom.
- To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.
- Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.
- By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.
- Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.
- Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.
- He who keeps danger in mind will rest safely in his seat.
- Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me?
- It cannot be when the root is neglected that what springs from it will be well ordered.
- Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.
- Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.
- The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.
- The sun and moon shine on all without partiality.
- The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.
- There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.
- To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare remain incorrect?
- Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors
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