“The failure to cultivate virtue, the failure to examine and analyze what I have learned, the inability to move toward righteousness after being shown the way, the inability to correct my faults-these are the causes of my grief.”
Quote by Confucius
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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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