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The Analects
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"The Analects" Quotes

Wisdom and guidance for living a virtuous life, as compiled and recorded by Confucius and his disciples.

Quotes

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Confucius

perseveranceachievement

The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

Confucius

modestyaction

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Confucius

passioncareer

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Confucius

successself-improvement

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

Confucius

wisdom

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

Confucius

knowledgewisdom

The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

Confucius

adaptabilityresilience

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

Confucius

forgivenessletting go

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

Confucius

resilienceperseverance

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

Confucius

self-controlstrength