If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of things

Quote by Confucius

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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...

Make fair agreements and stick to them

Make fair agreements and stick to them

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to...

To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to...

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

Study the past if you would divine the future

Study the past if you would divine the future

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it

Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

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

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

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

The ignorance of the world leaves one at the mercy of its malice

The ignorance of the world leaves one at the mercy of its malice

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity

No nation is permitted to live in ignorance with impunity