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Confucius Quotes: In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people.
         

In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people.


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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.



Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.



The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.



Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.



To See What Is Right And Not Do It Is A Lack Of Courage.

To See What Is Right And Not Do It Is A Lack Of Courage.



What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.

What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.



Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Choose a job that you like, and you will never have to work a day in your life.



An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.



A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.



The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.





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Statesman, yet friend to truth! of soul sincere, In action faithful, and in honour clear; Who broke no promise, serv'd no private end, Who gain'd no title, and who lost no friend.

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I always try to be open to whatever the universe wants from me.

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If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of retribution.

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Your questions are false if you already know the answer.

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Do not for one repulse, forego the purpose That you resolved to effect.

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