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When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.
Great short quote and quotation by: Confucious ,
While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment.
Great short quote and quotation by: Confucius, nalects, IV.11 , Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC – 479 BC)
While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve spirits [of the dead]?…While you do not know life, how can you know about death?
Great short quote and quotation by: Confucius, The Confucian Analects, bk. 11:11 , Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC – 479 BC)
Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established.
Great short quote and quotation by: Confucius, The Confucian Analects , Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC – 479 BC)
[The superior man] acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.
Great short quote and quotation by: Confucius, The Confucian Analects , Chinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC – 479 BC)