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Confucius Quotes

As in the case of making a mound, if, before the very last basketful, I stop, then I shall have stopped. As in the case of leveling the ground, if, though tipping only one basketful, I am going forward, then I shall be making progress.

~ Confucius Quotes from The Analects

Famous Quotes on: Action, Perseverance

Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy; the bad points of the other I correct in myself.

~ Confucius Quotes from The Analects

Inspirational Quotes on: Wisdom, Learning

In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.

~ Confucius Quotes from The Analects

Motivational Quotes on: Wisdom, Learning

It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.

~ Confucius Quotes from The Analects

Self-Development Quotes on: Attitude, Appreciation, Failure

Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.

~ Confucius Quotes

Famous Quotes on: Wisdom, Simplicity, Life, Simple

Only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change.

~ Confucius Quotes

Inspirational Quotes on: Wisdom, Change, Wise

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

~ Confucius Quotes

Motivational Quotes on: Love, Knowledge

The man of wisdom is never in two minds about right and wrong; the man of benevolence never worries about the future; the man of courage is never afraid.

~ Confucius Quotes from The Analects

Self-Development Quotes on: Wisdom, Philosopher, Future

"The master said, Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.'"

~ Confucius Quotes from The Analects

Famous Quotes on: Wisdom, Learning, Knowledge, Win

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 Quotes

Inspirational Quotes on: Love, Stress