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Biography: Confucius is known for being a prominent Chinese philosopher whose tea... more Biography: Confucius is known for being a prominent Chinese philosopher whose teachings greatly influenced East Asian life and thought. Born in 551 BCE, he emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, and sincerity. His ideas were later compiled by his disciples into the Analects. less

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge."

Tags: Wisdom, Self-awareness, Learning, Knowledge, Understanding

"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance."

Tags: Self-improvement, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Personal development, Learning

"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home."

Tags: Patriotism, Family values, National unity, Family strength, Societal structure

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

Tags: Motivation, Inspiration, Success, Resilience, Perseverance

"He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger."

Tags: Wisdom, Personal development, Learning, Knowledge, Education

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."

Tags: Leadership, Political philosophy, Influential leadership

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

Tags: Fear, Human rights, Tyranny, Civil liberties, Dictatorship

"He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good."

Tags: Personal growth, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Communication, Ethics

"The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large."

Tags: Inspiration, Personal growth, Self-improvement, Mindfulness, Positivity

"If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Personal development, Life lessons, Mentorship

"It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve and bad things are very easy to get."

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Life philosophy, Emotional intelligence, Societal norms

"Heaven means to be one with God."

Tags: Spirituality, Faith, Unity, Religion, God

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

Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Life lessons, Friendship

"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."

Tags: Relationships, Understanding, Trust, Honesty, Friendship

"If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?"

Tags: Personal growth, Self-awareness, Mental health, Confidence, Inner peace

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