Confucius
Talking ancient wisdom, we could also say Asian wisdom. We last got the great thoughts of Gandhi. What about this Chinese guy who was a revered teacher, politician and philosopher. He lived from 551-470 BC. He was a champion of strong family ties and loyalty, respect for elders. He believed family as a basis for ideal government. He espoused the Golden Rule: "Do not do to others what you do not want for yourself." Let us learn some Confucianism:
Quotes (first the funny ones):
War not determine who right, war determine who left.
Man who drive like hell, bound to get there.
Man who jump off cliff, jump to conclusion!
When called an idiot sometimes is better to be quiet than to open mouth and remove all doubt.
Man who put head on rail road track to listen for train likely to end up with splitting headache.
He who thinks only of number one must remember this number is next to nothing.
Man who pushes piano down mineshaft get tone of A flat miner.
Man who run in front of car get tired.
Man who run behind car get exhausted.
Virginity like bubble: one prick, all gone.
Foolish man give wife grand piano, wise man give wife upright organ.
Man with tight trousers is pressing his luck.
Passionate kiss like spider's web, soon lead to undoing of fly.
War not determine who right, war determine who left.
Man who drive like hell, bound to get there.
Man who jump off cliff, jump to conclusion!
When called an idiot sometimes is better to be quiet than to open mouth and remove all doubt.
Man who put head on rail road track to listen for train likely to end up with splitting headache.
He who thinks only of number one must remember this number is next to nothing.
Man who pushes piano down mineshaft get tone of A flat miner.
Man who run in front of car get tired.
Man who run behind car get exhausted.
Virginity like bubble: one prick, all gone.
Foolish man give wife grand piano, wise man give wife upright organ.
Man with tight trousers is pressing his luck.
Passionate kiss like spider's web, soon lead to undoing of fly.
Don't sweat the petty stuff ... and don't pet the sweaty stuff.
Support bacteria -- it's the only culture some people have!
Even the greatest of whales is helpless in middle of desert.
Quotes (Then the serious stuffs)
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.
Forget injuries but never forget kindness.
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Man's nature are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in getting up every time you do.
Study the past if you would define the future.
The superior man when resting in safety does not forget that danger may come, When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered and his States and all their clans are preserved.
To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage or of principle.
To be able under all circumstances to practise five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
What the superior man seeks is in himself; What the small man seeks is in others.
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.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
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.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the centre of your being.
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.
To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
Heaven means to be one with God.
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
Go before the people with your example and be laborious in their affairs.
Support bacteria -- it's the only culture some people have!
Even the greatest of whales is helpless in middle of desert.
Quotes (Then the serious stuffs)
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.
Forget injuries but never forget kindness.
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Man's nature are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Our greatest glory is not in never failing but in getting up every time you do.
Study the past if you would define the future.
The superior man when resting in safety does not forget that danger may come, When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered and his States and all their clans are preserved.
To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage or of principle.
To be able under all circumstances to practise five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
What the superior man seeks is in himself; What the small man seeks is in others.
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.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
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.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the centre of your being.
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.
To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
Heaven means to be one with God.
Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
Go before the people with your example and be laborious in their affairs.
Th object of the superior man is truth.
To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equalling them; When we see person"s of contrary character, we should turn in inwards and examine ourselves.
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
All these are simple. May you be blessed with great wisdom from the sage!
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