Confucius
Ancient China
-551 // -479
Philosopher / Moralist
-551 // -479
Philosopher / Moralist
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The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools
The cautious seldom err
The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure
Study the past, if you would divine the future
Silence is a true friend who never betrays
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change
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On Anger: "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."
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On Destiny: "Our destiny exercises its influence over us even when, as yet, we have not learned its nature: it is our future that lays down the law of our today."
Human, All Too Human
Human, All Too Human
On Friendship: "A crowd is not company; and faces are but a gallery of pictures; and talk but a tinkling cymbal, where there is no love."
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