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Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“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”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“It is because men are prone to be partial towards those they love, unjust to those they hate, servile to those above them, and either harsh or overindulgent to those below them in station, poverty or distress, that it is difficult to find anyone capa”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, “I shall today be uppermost”

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC

“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, see to the (be?) worthy of being known.”