Confucius quotes

Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and educator, widely regarded as the founder of Confucianism. His teachings on morality, family loyalty, and respect for tradition have shaped Eastern thought for centuries. He continues to inspire people around the world with his wisdom and ethical philosophy. Here are 397 of his quotes:

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance. (Confucius)
If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake. View quote
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To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it. View quote
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The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action. View quote
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. View quote
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Learning without thought is labor lost and thought without learning is perilous. View quote
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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. View quote
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The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. View quote
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Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. View quote
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Silence is the true friend that never betrays. View quote
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. (Confucius)
Work on purifying your thoughts. If you have no bad thoughts, there will be no bad deeds. View quote
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Only the supremely wise and the ignorant do not alter. View quote
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. View quote
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It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get. View quote
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. View quote
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I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being. View quote
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In a well-governed country, speak boldly and act boldly. In a country where lawlessness prevails, let your actions be bold but your speech tactful. View quote
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In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. View quote
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. View quote
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Archery teaches us how to seek the truth. When the shooter misses, he does not blame others, but looks for the fault in himself. (Confucius)
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand. View quote
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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. View quote
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It doesn't make a difference how gradually you go so long as you don't stop. View quote
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Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society. View quote
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Occupation: Chinese Philosopher
Born: 552 BC
Died: 479 BC
Quotes count: 397
Wikipedia: Confucius

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