Top 905 quotes by Confucius

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Confucius quote Our greatest glory is not i...

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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Inspirational , Life , Motivational

621

Confucius quote An orchid in a deep forest ...

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.
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Appreciate , Forests , Orchids

368

Confucius quote A great man is hard on hims...

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.
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Men , Great Men , Small Man

263

Confucius quote By three methods we may lea...

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.
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"Words of Wisdom to Live By". Book by Alfred Armand Montapert, 1986.

Attitude , Wise , Wisdom

248

Confucius quote Don't curse the darkness, l...

Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.
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Light , Darkness , Curse

204

Confucius quote I hear and I forget. I see ...

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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Inspirational , Positive , Motivational

188

Confucius quote If you want happiness for a...

If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else.
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Happiness , Powerful , Happy

180

Tzu Chang asked Confucius about jen. Confucius said, "If you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be called jen." Tzu Chang asked what they were. Confucius said, "Courtesy, generosity, honesty, persistence, and kindness. If you are courteous, you will not be disrespected; if you are generous, you will gain everything. If you are honest, people will rely on you. If you are persistent you will get results. If you are kind, you can employ people.
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Honesty , Kindness , Persistence