If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if what is said is not what is meant, then what must be done remains undone; if this remains undone, morals and art will deteriorate; if…

Quote by Confucius

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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see...

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see...

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in...

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in...

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.

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

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

I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he...

I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he...

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

It is better to play than do nothing

It is better to play than do nothing

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Make fair agreements and stick to them

Make fair agreements and stick to them

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed...

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed...

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Silence is a friend who will never betray

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?

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?

I envy people that know love. That have someone who takes them as they are.

I envy people that know love. That have someone who takes them as they are.