Confucius says: “The superior man thinks always …”
Confucius says: “The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.”
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Confucius says: “The superior man is modest …”
Confucius says: “The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”
Bodhidharma says: “Disciple: But why shouldn’t we worship buddhas and bodhisattvas?
Bodhidharma says: “Disciple: But why shouldn’t we worship buddhas and bodhisattvas? Bodhidharma: Devils and demons possess the power of manifestation. They can create the appearance of bodhisattvas in all sorts of guises. But they’re false. None of them are buddhas.…
Confucius says: “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home”
Confucius says: “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.”
Confucius says: “The superior man acts before he speaks”
Confucius says: “The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.”
Confucius says: “The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others”
Confucius says: “The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.”
Confucius says: “The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right”
Confucius says: “The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.””
Confucius says: “The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment”
Confucius says: “The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.”
Confucius says: “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones”
Confucius says: “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
Confucius says: “The gem cannot be polished without friction”
Confucius says: “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.”