Confucius (551–479 BCE) was a Chinese philosopher and politician. His principles of filial piety and the “Golden Rule” have had profound cultural and political impact throughout history, spreading from China around the world.
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order; we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.
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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
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