Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
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There was a man from Sung who pulled at his rice plants because he was worried about their failure to grow
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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
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The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.
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A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.
leadership mistake failure
The cautious seldom err.
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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
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A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.
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To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it
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If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of things
matter
No matter where you go - there you are
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Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity, kindness
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You cannot prevent the birds of sadness from passing over your head, but you can prevent them from making nests in your hair.
courage
To see what is right and not to do it, is want of courage.
courage principle
To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage, or of principle