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Confucius

Confucius

Chinese philosopher

Lived from: 551 - 479

Category: Philosophers Country: FlagChina

  • 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
  • If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

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  • 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
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  • Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?
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  • Boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination.
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  • A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.
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  • By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
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  • Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
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  • Chose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
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  • A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.
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  • A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.
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  • Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.
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  • Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.
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  • Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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  • He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
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  • I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.
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  • I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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  • If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
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  • It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.
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  • Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
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  • Learning without thought is labor lost. Thought without learning is perilous.
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  • Mankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.
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What are the most famous quotes from Confucius?

The two most famous quotes from Confucius are:

  • "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"
  • "Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?"

When did Confucius live?

Confucius was born in 551 and died in the year 479.