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15 Powerful Philosophy Quotes From "Confucius"

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 1. "By three methods we may learn wisdom:

First, by reflection, which is noblest;
Second, by imitation, which is easiest;
and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

- Confucius
2. "What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."

- Confucius
3. "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."

- Confucius
4. "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."

- Confucious
5. "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."

- Confucius
6. "If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room."

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

- Confucius
8. "An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it."

- Confucius
9. "Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."

- Confucius
10. "When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him.

When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."

- Confucius
11. "If you are courteous, you will not be disrespected;

If you are generous, you will gain everything.

If you are honest, people will rely on you.

If you are persistent you will get results.

If you are kind, you can employ people.”

- Confucius
12. "He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior."

- Confucius
13. "The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life."

- Confucius
14. "If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake."

- Confucius
15. "A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others."

- Confucius
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Control your life.
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- learn big ideas
- study bug disciplines
- practice critical thinking
- strengthen your vision and leverage
Think in a multidisciplinary way. Think differently.
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