1,153 Quotes by Confucius

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    The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest, success only comes later.

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    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.

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    Great is the man who can overcome the world, but greater still is the man who can overcome himself, for he will have the world spinning on the palm of his hand.

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    It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.

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    Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous.

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    Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving.

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    Slander soaks into the mind as water into low and marshy places, where it becomes stagnant and offensive.

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    If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be thoughtfulness.

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    If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.

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