Confucius Quotes

Is it not indeed a pleasure to acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself therein?

Exige beaucoup de toi-même et attend peu des autres.
Beaucoup d'ennuis te seront épargnés.

When respect is shown according to what is proper, one keeps far from shame and disgrace.

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.

Do everything in moderation, even moderation.

He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Walking among three people, I find my teacher among them. I choose that which is good in them and follow it, and that which is bad and change it.

Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.

Aquellos de espíritu superior entienden la justicia. Los ordinarios, el beneficio.

The Master said, "He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Clever talk, ingratiating looks, fawning reverence: Tso-ch’iu Ming found that shameful, and so do I. Friendly while harboring resentment: Tso-ch’iu Ming found that shameful, too, and so do I.

Study the past to define the future

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