A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Confucius
- Occupations
- philosopher, teacher, writer
- Notable works
- Analects
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By three methods we may learn wisdom:
Confucius
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is the easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Confucius
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
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The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
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Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
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Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Confucius