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Confucius

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Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.


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Quote Left When prosperity comes, do not use all of it. Quote Right
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Quote Left Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue. Quote Right
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Quote Left What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. Quote Right
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Quote Left A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake. Quote Right
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Quote Left To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude. He who knows these three things Quote Right
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Book: Reflection on the Important Things