An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

Quote by Confucius

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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.

Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you...

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman,...

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman,...

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character,...

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character,...