Quotes Confucius

Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher. His philosophy emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism or Taoism . For more visit wikipedia for quotes Confucius.

"Knowledge is recognizing what you know and what you don't." -Confucius

"Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing." - Confucius

"Reviewing the day's lessons. Isn't it joyful? Friends come from far. Isn't it delightful? One has never been angry at other's misunderstanding. Isn't he a respectable man?" -Confucius

"To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue." -Confucius

"What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." -Confucius

"With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my crooked arm for a pillow - is not joy to be found therein? Riches and honors acquired through unrighteousness are to me as the floating clouds." -Confucius

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