Confucius Quotes
Chinese philosopher whose teachings on ethics and virtue founded Confucianism. (551-479 BCE)
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Confucius
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
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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.
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
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He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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Who was Confucius?
Chinese philosopher whose teachings on ethics and virtue founded Confucianism. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
What is the most famous quote by Confucius?
One of the most quoted lines by Confucius is: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." You will find it and 5 more famous quotes below.
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