Quotes for English Learners
Quotes by
Confucius
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Confucius
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Confucius :
A superior man A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Confucius |
men and women
Anger When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confucius |
developmental
Choosing a job Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Confucius |
work
Complaining I was complaining that I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.
Confucius |
gratefulness
Deceived It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Confucius |
betrayal
Everything has beauty Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Confucius |
beauty
Knowing everything He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
Confucius |
wisdom
Learning and thinking He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
Confucius |
education
Methods of wisdom 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 |
wisdom
Not everyone sees it! Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Confucius |
beauty
Pleasure of studying Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?
Confucius |
education
Respect yourself Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Confucius |
respect
Speak the truth Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
Confucius |
truth
Superior man The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
Confucius |
money
The superior The object of the superior man is truth.
Confucius |
truth
To practice five things To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius |
generosity
Who never change? Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Confucius |
change
With all your heart Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius |
travel
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