If the will be set on virtue, there wi.. Confucius

If the will be set on virtue, there will be no practice of wickedness.

Confucius

Profession: Philosopher
Nationality: Chinese

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I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.

The Master said, 'Subsidiarity.' Tsze-Kung said, 'What the hell are you talking about?

The gentleman does not promote people merely on the basis of their words, nor does he reject words merely because of the person who uttered them.

When respect is shown according to what is proper, one keeps far from shame and disgrace.

Things that are done it is needless to speak about...things that are past it is needless to blame.

I was complaining that I had no shoes till I met a man who had no feet.

If your desire is for good, the people will be good.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?

Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar.

Who can (make) the muddy water (clear)? Let it be still, and it will gradually become clear.

A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.

There are those who act without knowing; I will have none of this. To hear a lot, choose the good, and follow it, to see a lot and learn to recognize it: this is next knowledge.

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