Words of Confucius

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Some inspirational words from the great philosopher Confucius (Kong Futzu)

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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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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.

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If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot.

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“If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.”

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 â€œWhat the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.”

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

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“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.”

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 â€œReal knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.”

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 â€œThe superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.”

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 â€œLearning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”