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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. — Confucius

A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay. — Confucius

You cannot open a book without learning something. — Confucius

Humankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away. — Confucius

When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart. — Confucius

If a man be under the influence of anger his conduct will not be correct. — Confucius

Base yourself in loyalty and trust. Don't be companion with those who are not your moral equal. When you make a mistake, don't hesitate to correct it. — Confucius

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer. — Confucius

A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard. — Confucius

In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness. — Confucius

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. — Confucius

The rich fool is like a pig that is choked by its own fat. — Confucius

Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices. — Confucius

A wise man has dignity without pride; a fool has pride without dignity. — Confucius

A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. — Confucius

What is most needed for learning is a humble mind. — Confucius

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women. — Confucius

The Master said, "The gentleman does not serve as a vessel."
(Analects 2.12) — Confucius

The journey of a thousand leagues starts with a single step" - Confucius — Alan Morgan

A picture is poem without words. — Confucius

Confucius said: "You are never in a position to learn unless you are totally confused. — Marcus Gibson

To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure? — Confucius

Confucius said, "Before embarking upon a journey of revenge, dig two graves." I planned to dig seven. — Lili St. Germain

Confucius, who was born in the sixth century B.C., traditionally had a stature in China akin to that of Socrates in the West. — Evan Osnos

Tsze-kung wished to dispense with the sacrifice of a sheep for the New Moon ceremony. The Master said, "You love the sheep; I love the ceremony. — Confucius

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake. — Confucius

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people. — Confucius

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self. — Confucius

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

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life. — Confucius

Don't curse the darkness, light a candle. — Confucius

Respect the gods and the devils but keep them at a distance — Confucius

The most beautiful sight in the world is a little child going confidently down the road of life after you have shown him the way. — Confucius

Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society. — Confucius

Not feeling compassion for a stranger is like not feeling when one's foot has caught fire — Confucius

The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step. — Confucius

Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! Virtue is at hand. — Confucius

For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say. — Confucius

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself! — Confucius

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself. — Confucius

There has never been a man mean and at the same time virtuous. — Confucius

Love is like a spice. It can sweeten your life - however, it can spoil it, too. — Confucius

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them. — Confucius

That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared. — Confucius

The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose. — Confucius

A gentleman is not a pot. — Confucius

A man who does not forget an agreement is resolved and honorable man. — Confucius

Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others. — Confucius

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. — Confucius

If I give a student one-fourth of what he should know, I expect him to get the other three-fourths himself, otherwise I do not want him as a student. — Confucius

You can cheat an honest man but not make a fool out of him. — Confucius

A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child. — Confucius

Tsze-kung asked, "What do you think of me?" The Master said, "You are a pot." "What sort of pot?" "A precious ritual vase. — Confucius

If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else. — Confucius

Don't look for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there ... — Confucius

A workman who wants to do his work well must first prepare his tools. — Confucius

Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption. — Confucius

Let a man be stimulated by poetry, established by the rules of propriety, and perfected by music. — Confucius

She who is born with beauty is born with a sorrow for many a man. — Confucius

Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous. — Confucius

Who keeps the old akindle and adds new knowledge is fitted to be a teacher. — Confucius

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star. — Confucius

A legendary horse is praised not for its strength, but for its Integrity. — Confucius

A gentleman does not promote a man on account of what he says; nor does he reject sayings, because the speaker is what he is. — Confucius

I am not an originator but a transmitter. — Confucius

When everyone hates a person, you should investigate thoroughly, and when everyone loves a person, you should also investigate thoroughly. — Confucius

If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name? — Confucius

A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias.
The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side. — Confucius

When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary. — Confucius

A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them. — Confucius

A gentleman is calm and spacious: the vulgar are always fretting. — Confucius

A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top. — Confucius

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others. — Confucius

In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself. — Confucius

Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three. — Confucius

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage. — Confucius

A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet. — Confucius

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart. — Confucius

The main object of conciliation lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart. — Confucius

As Confucius says, Settle one difficulty and you keep a hundred away. — Norman Vincent Peale

Every journey starts with a single step. — Confucius

The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large tree. — Confucius

With a heavy load and a long journey — Confucius

The man who asks may be a fool for the day but the man who never asks will be a fool for life. — Confucius

A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others. — Confucius

A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds. — Confucius

There is never a case when the root is in order and yet the branches are in order — Confucius

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher. — Confucius

If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern? — Confucius

Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous. — Confucius

A man exercising no forethought will soon experience present sorrow. — Confucius

A scholar who loves comfort is not fit to be called a scholar. — Confucius

The one who was born a genius can't win against the one who tries, and the one who tries can't win against the one who enjoys. — Confucius

If a craftsman wants to do good work, he must first sharpen his tools. — Confucius

In the Book of Poetry there are three hundred poems, but the meaning of all of them may be put in a single sentence: Have no debasing thoughts. — Confucius

To become a leader, you must first become a human being — Confucius

He who crosses the ocean twice without washing is a dirty double crosser. — Confucius

A happy union with wife and child is like the music of lutes and harps. — Confucius

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance. — Confucius

From a grain of sand in the Pearl comes. — Confucius