All Confucius Quotes
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Confucius
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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
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Confucius
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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
Confucius
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The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Confucius in
Business
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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.
Confucius in
Wisdom
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Confucius in
Wisdom
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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Confucius
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius in
History
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There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucius
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It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Confucius
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