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

Quote by Confucius

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Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right...

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right...

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

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

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...

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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...

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...

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honours depend upon heaven.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honours depend upon heaven.

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?

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

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.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

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

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

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

Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness

Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...