Chinese philosophy Quote by Confucius Download Open image “If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.” — Confucius ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (7 ratings) Copy quoteShare Chinese philosophy Confucian Confucianism Eastern Eastern philosophy Grief Hands Happiness Ifs Men Philosophy of Mind Sorrow Wise
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Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations,… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share Image
I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world. — Confucius Copy Share Image
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Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak! — Confucius Copy Share Image
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The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful;… — Confucius Copy Share Image
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