Confucius Quotes, Lost Quotes

Learning without thought is labour lost.

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A workman who wants to do his work well must first prepare his tools.

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In the Book of Poetry there are three hundred poems, but the meaning of all of them may be put in a single sentence: Have no debasing thoughts.

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Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.

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A reasonable man adjusts himself to the world. An unreasonable man expects the world to adjust itself to him. Therefore all progress is made by unreasonable people.

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As in the case of making a mound, if, before the very last basketful, I stop, then I shall have stopped. As in the case of leveling the ground, if, though tipping only one basketful, I am going forward, then I shall be making progress.

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To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

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In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.

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The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.

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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.

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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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A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.

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At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.

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Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.

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Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.

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Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

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

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To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure?

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The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step.

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Heaven means to be one with God.

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