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Confucius Quotes

«Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!»
Author: Confucius | Keywords: motives
«When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.»
«He who has really set his mind on virtue will do no evil.»
Author: Confucius | Keywords: do no
«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 to fortitude. He who knows these three things»
«Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.»
Author: Confucius | Keywords: laborious
«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 you are not known, see to the (be?) worthy of being known.»
Author: Confucius | Keywords: The Be
«Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue.»
Author: Confucius | About: Virtue | Keywords: Fire and Water, treading
«Virtue is the strong stem of man's nature, and music is the blossoming of virtue.»
Author: Confucius | Keywords: blossoming
«The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.»
«He does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.»
Author: Confucius