All Confucius Quotes
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Confucius
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The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
Confucius
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Confucius
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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
Confucius
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The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Confucius in
Business
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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Confucius
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Confucius in
Wisdom
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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 in
Wisdom
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It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Confucius
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius in
History
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To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius
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Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.
Confucius in
Age
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