Monthly Archives: December 2010

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “If many years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Book of Changes and might thereby manage to avoid … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if what is said is not what is meant, then what must … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “The man of wisdom has no perplexity; the man of humanity has no worry; the man of courage has no fear.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “See what a man does. Mark his motives. Examine in which things he rests. How can a man conceal his character? How can a man conceal … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “I saw some piglets suckling their dead mother. After a short while they shuddered and went away. They had sensed that she could no longer see … Continue reading →