If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.

Quote by Confucius

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The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their...

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their...

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without

May you be born in an important time

May you be born in an important time

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...

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of...

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of...

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?

Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?

Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.

Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule,...

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule,...

Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.

Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.

If I were asked to say what is at once the most important production of...

If I were asked to say what is at once the most important production of...