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

Quote by Confucius

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

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

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.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are...

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are...

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?

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north...

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north...

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

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

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...

Dont complain about the snow on your neighbors roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

Dont complain about the snow on your neighbors roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

The cautious seldom err.

The cautious seldom err.

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

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

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future...

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future...

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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...

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

May you be born in an important time

May you be born in an important time

Time is the longest distance between two places.

Time is the longest distance between two places.

A dying people tolerates the present, rejects the future, and finds its satisfactions in past...

A dying people tolerates the present, rejects the future, and finds its satisfactions in past...

Time goes, you say? Ah, no! alas, time stays, we go.

Time goes, you say? Ah, no! alas, time stays, we go.