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Tag Archives: Confucius
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote is about the synergy between knowledge and ideas of how to do things. Learning brings knowledge. Thought brings ideas of how … Continue reading
I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.
I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being. – Confucius What does that mean? Ever feel like you should be doing something else? Ever feel like something inside of you desperately wants to … Continue reading
Posted in calm, empathy, listening, personal growth, reflection, thinking
Tagged @philo_quotes, center, Confucius, deep, everything
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom. – Confucius What does that mean? To reuse words from the quote, this is about the only constant in life, and that is change. Everything around us is … Continue reading
Posted in adaptation, change, flexibility, happiness, self improvement, wisdom
Tagged @philo_quotes, change, Confucius, happiness, wisdom
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote isn’t about the fear of a tiger eating … Continue reading
Person who chases two rabbits catches neither.
Person who chases two rabbits catches neither. – Confucius or Romanian Proverb What does that mean? I was surprised that I hadn’t covered this quote yet, when I tried to reference this quote in a recent blog, but couldn’t. The reason … Continue reading
I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote, as it discusses our want, or lack, of ability. … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, confidence, effort, goals, knowledge, self improvement
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, ability, concerned, Confucius, knowing
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When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. – Confucius What does that mean? This is an interesting quote about trying to master yourself by interaction with other people. It is the second half … Continue reading
Posted in action, belief, contemplation, discovery, inspire, personal growth, question, reflection, weakness
Tagged @GreatestQuotes, character, Confucius, examine, inwards
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To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. – Confucius What does that mean? This is another Goldilocks style quote. Neither too hot nor too cold. Neither too long or too short. Neither too wide nor too narrow. Always … Continue reading
Posted in courage, failure, flexibility, intelligence, observation, self knowledge
Tagged @OprahsQuotes, beyond, Confucius, short, wrong
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses. – Confucius What does that mean? This is a beautiful quote, for its shortness, its symmetry, and its heart. Injuries can be dealt with in many ways, but they boil down to two basic ways. You … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, habits, happiness, kindness, love, virtue
Tagged @Sports_HQ, Confucius, injuries, kindness, never
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote hit me pretty hard, once I started thinking about it. What if it didn’t matter what kind of car you drove. What … Continue reading
Posted in calm, contemplation, happiness, improve, refresh, relaxation, simplicity
Tagged @philo_quotes, complicated, Confucius, life, simple
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. – Confucius What does that mean? This quote reminds me to be wary of the boastful and the prideful. These people are not modest in their speech. Some … Continue reading
Posted in action, doing, exceptionalism, humility, leadership, success
Tagged @philoQuotes, action, Confucius, exceeds, superior
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To see the right and not to do it is cowardice
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice. ~ Confucius What does that mean? To me, this quote sounds a little clunky. I presume it has to do with how and when it was translated. I would … Continue reading
Posted in chocolate, courage, habits, ideals, self resepct, setting an example
Tagged @philo_quotes, Confucius, courage, cowardice, right
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. – Confucius What does that mean? To me, this says when the going gets tough, don’t give up. The toughness is a … Continue reading
Posted in accomplishment, action, adaptation, goals, obstacles, strategy
Tagged @philo_quotes, accomplishment, action, Confucius, goals
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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. – Confucius What does that mean? This saying has been paraphrased in modern times as “failing to plan is planning to fail.” Does it make … Continue reading
Posted in action, failure, preparation, procrastination, success, vision
Tagged Confucius, failure, preparation, success, Unknown
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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.
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 What does that mean? To me, he is saying that excellence comes from … Continue reading
Posted in desire, improve, motivation, personal growth, potential, victory
Tagged Confucius, excellence, succeed, Unknown, win
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