Quotes by Confucius

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Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

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

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Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

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If we don't know life, how can we know death?

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Learning quotes by Confucius, Great quotes by Confucius, UberQuotes

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

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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.

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It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

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

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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?

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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.

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Study the past, if you would divine the future.

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Knowledge quotes by Confucius, UberQuotes

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

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To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

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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.

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

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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

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The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

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You cannot open a book without learning something.

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Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

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To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

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Author Bio

  • NameConfucius
  • DescriptionChinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
  • AliasesKong Fuzi; Zhongni; Kongzi; Kong Qiu
  • BornSeptember 22, 550 BCE
  • Died478 BCE
  • ProfessionPhilosopher