“Listen much, keep silent when in doubt, and always take heed of the tongue; thou wilt make few mistakes. See much, beware of pitfalls, and always give heed to thy walk; thou wilt have little to rue. If thy words are seldom wrong, thy deeds leave little to rue, pay will follow.”
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THE SAYINGS OF CONFUCIUS
This book presents a collection of Confucius' sayings, offering insights into his philosophical and ethical teachings that have profoundly influenced Chinese culture and thought. more
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Confucius
Confucius, also known as Kong Qiu or Zhongni, was a great philosopher, educator, and politician during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. He advocated for benevolence, rule of propriety, and the doctrine of the mean, and his thoughts have had a profound impact on Chinese and world culture. more
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