Philosopher · Chinese · 77 quotes
Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
Confucius
Philosopher · Chinese
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.
Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Heaven means to be one with God.
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, see to the (be?) worthy of being known.
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
The cautious seldom err.
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.
