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CytatyConfuciusChinese philosopher & reformer (551 BC - 479 BC)A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our present?Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart. 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. Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire. Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue. Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. Have no friends not equal to yourself. 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. He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. |
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