Quotes 81 till 98 of 98.
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To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.
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To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
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To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hearts right.
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To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
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To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage, or of principle.
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Tsze-Kung asked, saying, is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?'' The Master said, ''Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
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Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
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When nature exceeds culture, we have the rustic. When culture exceeds nature then we the pedant.
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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
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When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
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With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a pillow - I have still joy in the midst of all these things.
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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
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Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.
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You know what I want to think of myself? As a human being. Because, I mean I don't want to be like As Confucius say, but under the sky, under the heavens there is but one family. It just so happens that people are different.
Bruce Lee: The Lost Interview (1971)
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