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

Quote by Confucius

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

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

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

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.

To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are...

To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are...

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

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...

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

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

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

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

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

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

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

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...

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

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...

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?

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

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

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

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

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...

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly...

Think not those faithful who praise all thy words and actions; but those who kindly...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed...

Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you...

Courage is the discovery that you may not win, and trying when you know you...

Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be...

Motivation is everything. You can do the work of two people, but you can't be...

Personal satisfaction is the most important ingredient of success.

Personal satisfaction is the most important ingredient of success.

I have discovered nothing new, I have only perceived what I already knew.

I have discovered nothing new, I have only perceived what I already knew.