Confucius Status in English 2022: The Chinese Philosopher is the Confucius. His top more than 100 status for daily update are listed below.
1. He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
2. The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
3. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
4. “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.”
5. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
6. “Learn avidly. Question it repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently.”
7. “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”
8. “When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”
9. “They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.”
10. “Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”
11. “No matter how busy you make think you are you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”
12. “Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it.”
13. “Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.”
14. “The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.”
15. “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.”
16. “The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.”
17. “If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?”
18. “The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.”
19. “When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”
20. “If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.”
21. “Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.”
22. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”
23. “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.”
24. “Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.”
25. “The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.”
26. “The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”
27. “Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.”
28. “When a person should be spoken with, and you don’t speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn’t be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath.”
29. Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
30. In a country well-governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
31. “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.”
32. If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for 10 years plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years educate children.
33. “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.”
34. “It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.”
35. It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
36. he nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.
37.
38. Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
39. “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Confucius, Confucius: The Analects
40. “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” Confucius, Sayings of Confucius
41. “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.” Confucius
42. “It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.” Confucius
43. “The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.” Confucius
44. “When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”
? Confucius
45. “The man of wisdom is never of two minds;
the man of benevolence never worries;
the man of courage is never afraid.” Confucius
46. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals; adjust the action steps."
47. "To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness."
48. “It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.” Confucius
49. "What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
50. "Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue."
51. "Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure."
52. "Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men."
53. "The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved."
54. "He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."
55. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."
56. "The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large."
57. "When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves."
58. "If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?"
59. "It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve, and bad things are very easy to get."
60. "He with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed."
61. We have varied this quote a million times since Confucius first recorded it. Teachers have even broken this down into a percentages chart. The reality is that you don’t really know something until you’ve done it for yourself. Everyone is a hands on learner in that respect.
62. "If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."
63. When you start to really know things, you know you don’t know nothing. Confucius has many versions of this idea in his Analects. As you get older, you realize just how little you actually know. Not because of a failing memory, but because of a larger world view.
64. “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” – Confucius
65. Life is pretty simple. We are often the ones that make our own problems. We seem to want so much more from life than we need.
66. If we were willing to accept what we need and be grateful for anything extra, we would be so much more content.
67. Progress is progress. It doesn’t matter how fast you are moving, as long as you are moving forward. People get so caught up in the fast-paced world around them that they begin to replicate that pace without knowing where they are going. Know where you’re going and enjoy the journey.
68. When you begin down the path of fulfilling your life goals, don’t lose sight of what’s important. The most important factor in success, is having that drive to accomplish what you want. That’s the same fuel that will make you push yourself to become the best you you can be.
69. "Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?"
70. In the modern, digital age, we never have silence. In a world that has placed mindfulness and meditation on a pedestal and made it into something elusive, we are afraid of silence. When was the last time you put down your phone and turned of the Internet for an entire day?
71. "Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star."
72. When you begin moving toward your goals, it is much easier to look around you and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. There is beauty in all things, but when you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of day to day survival, you can’t see the small things for what they truly are.
73. Thousands of years before we would be caught in the hamster wheel of life in the 21st century, Confucius gave us these words of wisdom. Look around you and decide if you are doing what you love. If you do what you love, suddenly it doesn’t feel like work anymore.
74. Being ready is important. Without the proper planning, you can’t succeed at anything. The saying goes, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” There is some truth to the old adage. When you want success, you must put in the proper work to get there.
75. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” – Confucius
76. There are two outcomes when you are presented with new knowledge or new opportunities in life. You can either learn from those mistakes and make the changes necessary to have success in life. Or, you can be stubborn and refuse to change anything about the way you think and operate in the world.
77. Another translation of this same quote says, “Fall down 8 times, get up 9.” Either way, the best way to be a winner in anything, is to continue pushing forward. It doesn’t matter how fast you go or how great your obstacles, it’s all about your personal drive, the motor that moves you.
78. Don’t lose your head. You must maintain your cool, even in the toughest of times. When you begin to lose control of your reactions, just think about what may happen if you lose your anger. Whether it is just a personal relationship or a professional relationship, anger can only do harm.
79. “The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.” – Confucius
80. Confucius was one of the first proponents of the nuclear family. He believed that having strength inside the home was the secret to personal and national success. He went on to talk about healthy and happy living within the home. All these things are very important, regardless of your living situation.
81. Confucius probably made bookmarks with this quote on it. He was a proponent of the common man seeking knowledge for himself. This was 2000 years before education was made a priority for the eastern or western world. He was constantly encouraging the quest for knowledge.
82. “He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” – Confucius
83. Confucius was the first person in recorded history to realize the cyclical nature of recorded history. If you want to know what is going to happen, see what has already happened. This is true in your personal life and the world at large. Don’t expect new things to just pop up.
84. Everyone gets taken advantage of at some point in your life. This is an opportunity to learn and make a change in the way you deal with people and conduct yourself. If you are stubborn, you will just continue to hold a grudge and never let go of that disappointment.
85. “Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.” – Confucius
86. “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” – Confucius
87. When you begin to learn things, you must reflect on what you are learning. That is the only way to digest things appropriately. When you do a great deal of thinking, but you are stubborn to learning from your actions, you are setting yourself up for colossal failure.
88. “The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.” – Confucius
89. Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established.” – Confucius
90. Don’t think first and foremost of your comfort. Think about those around you. Think about your integrity. Don’t undermine yourself by complaining and focusing on what you don’t have. Focus on the simple things in life that you already have covered. Life is pretty simple.
91. The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.” – Confucius
92. “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.” – Confucius
93. “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius
94. If you are careful and intentional about your actions, you will succeed in most things. If you jump from one project to the next without taking precautions or learning from your journey, you are sure to encounter more problems. This is part of learning as you live.
95. “If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.”
96. “If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?” – Confucius
97. “When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” – Confucius
98. “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
99. When you look inside, you should focus on all the good thoughts you have. Don’t let those thoughts of vengeance guide you. Instead, focus on the good things you want from life. Confucius also said, “When you seek revenge, dig two graves.” Don’t go digging graves. Instead, focus on the good things.
100. “Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.” – Confucius
101.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
102.
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
103.
Everything has beauty but not everyone can see.
104.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
105.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
106.
Only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change.
107.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
108.
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
109.
The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
110.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
111.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
112.
True knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
113. If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
114.
What you do not want to be done to yourself, do not do to others.
115.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
116.
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.
117.
Choose a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life.
118.
Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.
119.
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.
120.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
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Confucius Status in English 2022
1. He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
2. The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
3. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
4. “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.”
5. “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”
6. “Learn avidly. Question it repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently.”
7. “When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”
8. “When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”
9. “They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.”
10. “Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”
11. “No matter how busy you make think you are you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”
12. “Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it.”
13. “Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.”
14. “The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.”
15. “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.”
16. “The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.”
17. “If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?”
18. “The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.”
19. “When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”
20. “If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.”
21. “Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.”
22. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential, these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.”
23. “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.”
24. “Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.”
25. “The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.”
26. “The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”
27. “Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.”
28. “When a person should be spoken with, and you don’t speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn’t be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath.”
29. Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
30. In a country well-governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
31. “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.”
32. If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for 10 years plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years educate children.
33. “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it; and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.”
34. “It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.”
35. It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
36. he nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.
37.
38. Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
39. “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Confucius, Confucius: The Analects
40. “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” Confucius, Sayings of Confucius
41. “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.” Confucius
42. “It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.” Confucius
43. “The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.” Confucius
44. “When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”
? Confucius
45. “The man of wisdom is never of two minds;
the man of benevolence never worries;
the man of courage is never afraid.” Confucius
46. When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals; adjust the action steps."
47. "To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness."
48. “It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.” Confucius
49. "What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
50. "Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue."
51. "Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure."
52. "Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men."
53. "The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved."
54. "He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."
55. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."
56. "The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large."
57. "When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves."
58. "If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?"
59. "It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve, and bad things are very easy to get."
60. "He with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed."
61. We have varied this quote a million times since Confucius first recorded it. Teachers have even broken this down into a percentages chart. The reality is that you don’t really know something until you’ve done it for yourself. Everyone is a hands on learner in that respect.
62. "If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."
63. When you start to really know things, you know you don’t know nothing. Confucius has many versions of this idea in his Analects. As you get older, you realize just how little you actually know. Not because of a failing memory, but because of a larger world view.
64. “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” – Confucius
65. Life is pretty simple. We are often the ones that make our own problems. We seem to want so much more from life than we need.
66. If we were willing to accept what we need and be grateful for anything extra, we would be so much more content.
67. Progress is progress. It doesn’t matter how fast you are moving, as long as you are moving forward. People get so caught up in the fast-paced world around them that they begin to replicate that pace without knowing where they are going. Know where you’re going and enjoy the journey.
68. When you begin down the path of fulfilling your life goals, don’t lose sight of what’s important. The most important factor in success, is having that drive to accomplish what you want. That’s the same fuel that will make you push yourself to become the best you you can be.
69. "Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?"
70. In the modern, digital age, we never have silence. In a world that has placed mindfulness and meditation on a pedestal and made it into something elusive, we are afraid of silence. When was the last time you put down your phone and turned of the Internet for an entire day?
71. "Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star."
72. When you begin moving toward your goals, it is much easier to look around you and appreciate the beauty that surrounds you. There is beauty in all things, but when you are caught up in the hustle and bustle of day to day survival, you can’t see the small things for what they truly are.
73. Thousands of years before we would be caught in the hamster wheel of life in the 21st century, Confucius gave us these words of wisdom. Look around you and decide if you are doing what you love. If you do what you love, suddenly it doesn’t feel like work anymore.
74. Being ready is important. Without the proper planning, you can’t succeed at anything. The saying goes, “Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” There is some truth to the old adage. When you want success, you must put in the proper work to get there.
75. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.” – Confucius
76. There are two outcomes when you are presented with new knowledge or new opportunities in life. You can either learn from those mistakes and make the changes necessary to have success in life. Or, you can be stubborn and refuse to change anything about the way you think and operate in the world.
77. Another translation of this same quote says, “Fall down 8 times, get up 9.” Either way, the best way to be a winner in anything, is to continue pushing forward. It doesn’t matter how fast you go or how great your obstacles, it’s all about your personal drive, the motor that moves you.
78. Don’t lose your head. You must maintain your cool, even in the toughest of times. When you begin to lose control of your reactions, just think about what may happen if you lose your anger. Whether it is just a personal relationship or a professional relationship, anger can only do harm.
79. “The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.” – Confucius
80. Confucius was one of the first proponents of the nuclear family. He believed that having strength inside the home was the secret to personal and national success. He went on to talk about healthy and happy living within the home. All these things are very important, regardless of your living situation.
81. Confucius probably made bookmarks with this quote on it. He was a proponent of the common man seeking knowledge for himself. This was 2000 years before education was made a priority for the eastern or western world. He was constantly encouraging the quest for knowledge.
82. “He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” – Confucius
83. Confucius was the first person in recorded history to realize the cyclical nature of recorded history. If you want to know what is going to happen, see what has already happened. This is true in your personal life and the world at large. Don’t expect new things to just pop up.
84. Everyone gets taken advantage of at some point in your life. This is an opportunity to learn and make a change in the way you deal with people and conduct yourself. If you are stubborn, you will just continue to hold a grudge and never let go of that disappointment.
85. “Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.” – Confucius
86. “The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” – Confucius
87. When you begin to learn things, you must reflect on what you are learning. That is the only way to digest things appropriately. When you do a great deal of thinking, but you are stubborn to learning from your actions, you are setting yourself up for colossal failure.
88. “The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.” – Confucius
89. Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established.” – Confucius
90. Don’t think first and foremost of your comfort. Think about those around you. Think about your integrity. Don’t undermine yourself by complaining and focusing on what you don’t have. Focus on the simple things in life that you already have covered. Life is pretty simple.
91. The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.” – Confucius
92. “When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.” – Confucius
93. “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” – Confucius
94. If you are careful and intentional about your actions, you will succeed in most things. If you jump from one project to the next without taking precautions or learning from your journey, you are sure to encounter more problems. This is part of learning as you live.
95. “If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.”
96. “If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?” – Confucius
97. “When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.” – Confucius
98. “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
99. When you look inside, you should focus on all the good thoughts you have. Don’t let those thoughts of vengeance guide you. Instead, focus on the good things you want from life. Confucius also said, “When you seek revenge, dig two graves.” Don’t go digging graves. Instead, focus on the good things.
100. “Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.” – Confucius
101.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
102.
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
103.
Everything has beauty but not everyone can see.
104.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
105.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
106.
Only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change.
107.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
108.
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
109.
The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
110.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
111.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
112.
True knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
113. If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
114.
What you do not want to be done to yourself, do not do to others.
115.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
116.
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.
117.
Choose a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life.
118.
Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.
119.
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.
120.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
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