More Confucius Sayings And Quotations

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Here is another collation of Confucius sayings and quotes. Learn what this Chinese philosopher and teacher had to say about various life issues.

“A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart. ”
– Confucius

“A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. ”
– Confucius

“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake.”
– Confucius

“A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?”
– Confucius

“Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others. ”
– Confucius

“Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.”
– Confucius

“Ask yourself constantly, “What is the right thing to do?”"
– Confucius

“Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.”
– Confucius

“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. ”
– Confucius

“Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.”
– Confucius

“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.”
– Confucius

“Boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination.”
– Confucius

“By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.”
– Confucius

“By the ruler’s cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.”
– Confucius

“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.”
– Confucius

“Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object? ”
– Confucius

“Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.”
– Confucius

“Chose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
– Confucius

“Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society. ”
– Confucius

“Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.”
– Confucius

“Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.”
– Confucius

“Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.”
– Confucius

“Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role. ”
– Confucius

“Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”
– Confucius

“Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”
– Confucius

“Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.”
– Confucius

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. ”
– Confucius

“Faithfulness and sincerity are the highest things.”
– Confucius

“Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with virtue.”
– Confucius

“Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.”
– Confucius

“Have no friends not equal to yourself. ”
– Confucius

“He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.”
– Confucius

“He who keeps danger in mind will rest safely in his seat.”
– Confucius

“He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.”
– Confucius

“He who will not economize will have to agonize.”
– Confucius

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