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The Analects
Attributed to Confucius [Kongfuzi], 551-479
BCE
by Lao-Tse [Lao Zi] From Translation of James Legge (1815-1897)
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 CONFUCIUS:
A short biography. The writings below have been attributed to
the famous philosopher Confucius [Kongfuzi], 551-479 BCE by Lao-Tse
[Lao Zi] from the translation of James Legge (1815-1897).
Come see why his name has so often been referred to over the centuries.
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FAMOUS SAYINGS
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Virtue is not left to stand
alone. He who practices it will have. |
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They must often change, who
would be constant in happiness or wisdom. |
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It is not possible for one
to teach others who cannot teach his own family. |
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The superior man is modest
in his speech but exceeds in his actions. |
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He who merely knows right principles
is not equal to him who loves them. |
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To be able under all circumstances
to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these
five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity,
earnestness and kindness.
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We don't know yet about life,
how can we know about death? |
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Mankind differs from the animals
only by a little, and most people throw that away.
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If you enjoy what you do, you'll
never work another day in your life. |
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The Master said, (the good
man) does not grieve that other people do not recognize
his merits. His only anxiety is lest he should fail to recognize
theirs.
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