Quotes From Confucianism That Still Ring True Today
- Women`s Corner
- January 16, 2023
In this article, you can read Quotes From Confucianism That Still Ring True Today. Here is:
1. The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
2. He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
3. A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
4. Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.
5. To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
6. The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
7. When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
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8. When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
9. There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is a limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
10. 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.
11. Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned thinking about how you may fit yourself into the office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
12. The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
13. He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
14. He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.
15. I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
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16. To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; an economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons.
17. Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
18. Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.
19. The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.
20. How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
21. The superior man makes the difficulty to overcome his first interest; success only comes later.
22. I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
23. If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yi, and then I might come to be without great faults.
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24. To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced.
25. The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
26. The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
27. Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.
28. Look at the means that a man employs, consider his motives, and observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
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