He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.
The good man does not grieve that other people do not recognize his merits. His only anxiety is lest he should fail to recognize theirs.
Here is an example of Confucius sayings: "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." In a few words, Confucius teaches us about patience, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. But if you probe further, you will see more layers. Confucius' philosophies have significantly influenced spiritual and social thought. His views bear insight and depth of wisdom. You can apply his teachings in every sphere of life. Confucius' profound teachings are based on humanism.
A good man will certainly also possess courage; but a brave man is not necessarily good.
The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.
If language is not rectified, words do not correspond to meaning, and if words do not correspond to meaning, our deeds cannot be accomplished.
I followed my heart without breaking any rules.
The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
If one learns from others, but does not think, one will be bewildered. If, on the other hand, one thinks but does not learn from others, one will be in peril.
I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.
He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.
Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.
The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.
The end of the day is near when small men make long shadows.
Humanity is the equity of the heart.
The superior man honors his virtuous nature, and maintains constant inquiry and study, seeking to carry it out to its breadth and greatness, so as to omit none of the more exquisite and minute points which it embraces, and to raise it to its greatest height and brilliancy.
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
A gentleman is calm and spacious: the vulgar are always fretting.
If we don't know life, how can we know death?
In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.
Guide them by edicts, keep them in line with punishments, and the common people will stay out of trouble but will have no sense of shame. Guide them by virtue, keep them in line with the rites, and they will, besides having a sense of shame, reform themselves.
Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]
To learn without thinking is labour in vain, to think without learning is desolation.
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