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Confucius Quotes - Page 36

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Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.

Virtue, My Own, If I Could

Many seek happiness higher than men; others beneath him. But happiness is the same height as man.

Men, Height, Higher

Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.

Powerful, Teaching, Views

All things are nourished together without their injuring one another. The courses of the seasons, and of the sun and moon, are pursued without any collision among them. The smaller energies are like river currents; the greater energies are seen in mighty transformations. It is this which makes heaven and earth so great.

Moon, Rivers, Heaven

Confucius (2016). “Delphi Collected Works of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Illustrated)”, p.4, Delphi Classics

He who kisses girl on hillside is not level

Girl, Kissing, Levels

The superior man does not mind being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.

Men, Office, Mind

If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name?

Men, Names, Virtue

Confucius, Mencius (1861). “The Chinese Classics”

Only the supremely wise and the ignorant do not alter.

Wise, Ignorant

If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the punishment, but have no sense of shame.

Law, Punishment, People

Confucius, Mencius (1861). “The Chinese Classics”

In his dealings with the world, the gentleman is not invariably for or against anything. He is on the side of what is moral.

Gentleman, World, Sides

Confucius (1979). “Lunyu”

A picture is poem without words.

Scrapbooking

Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me?

Love, Inspirational, Funny

Confucius (2016). “Delphi Collected Works of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Illustrated)”, Delphi Classics

To learn and from time to time to apply what one has learned - isn't that a pleasure?

Pleasure

A disciple having asked for a definition of charity, the Master said LOVE ONE ANOTHER.

Kindness, Inspiration, Charity

The whole end of speech is to be understood.

Chinese, Speech, Ends

Confucius (1909). “The Sayings of Confucius”

Kong Qiu, or Master Kong as he was known, did not live to see his days of glory. During his lifetime, his views were received with scorn. But that was about two thousand five hundred years ago. A handful of his dedicated followers passed on Confucius' teachings to future generations. After Confucius' death, his followers published his teachings in the book, The Analects of Confucius.

Book, Teaching, Views

The Master said, “What a worthy man was Yan Hui! Living in a narrow alley, subsisting upon meager bits of rice and water—other people could not have borne such hardship, and yet it never spoiled Hui’s joy. What a worthy man was Hui!” (Analects 6.11)

Men, People, Water

There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.

Principles, Events, Goes On

Confucius (2012). “The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English: BookCaps Study Guide”, BookCaps Study Guides

At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.

Mind, Fifteen, Study

How great is the path proper to the Sage! Like overflowing water, it sends forth and nourishes all things, and rises up to the height of heaven. All-complete is its greatness! It embraces the three hundred rules of ceremony, and the three thousand rules of demeanor. It waits for the proper man, and then it is trodden. Hence it is said, 'Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact.'

Greatness, Men, Perfect

Confucius, Mencius (1861). “The Chinese Classics”, p.286

Listen widely to remove your doubts and be careful when speaking about the rest and your mistakes will be few.

Mistake, Doubt, Upgrading

"The Analects". Book by Confucius,

There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors.

Flavor, Body, Drink

Confucius (2016). “Delphi Collected Works of Confucius - Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism (Illustrated)”, p.25, Delphi Classics

Learning without thought is labour lost.

Lost, Labour

Confucius (2012). “The Analects of Confucius In Plain and Simple English: BookCaps Study Guide”, BookCaps Study Guides

Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.

Dandelions, May, Grass

When admins have faults, they do not fear to ignore them

Faults, Do Not Fear

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