Confucius

Confucius

Philosopher

Confucius was a Chinese philosopher known for his teachings on ethics, morality, and social harmony, particularly through his work 'The Analects'.

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Born
September 28, 0551
Died
April 11, 0479
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"Things being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then rectified. Their hearts being rectified, their persons were cultivated. Their persons being cultivated, their families were regulated. Their families being regulated, their States were rightly governed. Their States being rightly governed, the whole kingdom was made tranquil and happy."

Heart Kingdoms Sincere
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"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home."

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"The Superior Man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his position, bowing in deference. Descending, he drinks the ritual cup."

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"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."

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"He who fails to prepare, prepares to fail"

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"When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you see that they are not going to listen to you, keep your respect for them and don't distance yourself from them. Work without complaining."

Mother Father Distance
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"Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard."

Loyalty Trustworthy Regard
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"When you are ignorant about something, to know that you are ignorant about it - that is knowledge."

Ignorant Knows
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"A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders."

Home Youth Respectful
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"The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does just the reverse of this."

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"It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs."

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"Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you."

Kindness Should Whole Life
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