Confucius Quotes, Thinking Quotes, Effort Quotes

He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking.

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There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler. Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important. All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age. Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.

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Rate the task above the prize; will not the mind be raised? Fight thine own faults, not the faults of others; will not evil be mended?

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It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.

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Do not treat others as you yourself would not be treated.

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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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It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.

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Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me?

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See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

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The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived.

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Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.

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We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

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Behind every smile there's teeth.

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Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. To see it a person only needs to imagine how it could be worse.

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If the search for riches were sure to be successful, though I should become a groom with a whip in my hand to get them, I will do so. As the search may not be successful, I will follow after that which I love.

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In teaching there should be no distinction of classes.

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Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

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The young should be dutiful at home, modest abroad, careful and true, overflowing in kindness for all, but in brotherhood with love. And if they have strength to spare they should spend it on the arts.

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The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does just the reverse of this.

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Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.

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