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Quote of Confucius: When you see a good person...


Biography - Confucius:

Confucius (Kong Qiu, courtesy name Zhongni), a Spring and Autumn period Chinese philosopher, is the paragon of sages whose teachings shaped Chinese civilization and the Sinosphere's cultural heritage.
Born: -551 - Died: -479
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
China

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
Si tu vois quelqu'un qui se conduit bien, imite-le ; Si tu vois quelqu'un qui se conduit mal, cherche en toi en quoi tu lui ressembles.

German
Wenn du einen Würdigen siehst, dann trachte ihm nachzueifern. Wenn du einen Unwürdigen siehst, dann prüfe dich in deinem Inneren.




See also 

See also...



I have laboured carefully, not to mock, lament, or execrate, but to understand human actions.

If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.

Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.

When someone opposes me, he arouses my attention, not my anger. I go to greet a man who contradicts me, who instructs me.

The best means of learning to know oneself is seeking to understand others.

I want, by understanding myself, to understand others.

To assail one's own wickedness and not assail that of others.




Quotes

Confucius also said...


Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.





Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.





To assail one's own wickedness and not assail that of others.





Faithfully admonish your friend, and skillfully lead him on. If you find him impracticable, stop.





The virtuous rest in virtue.





Demand much from yourself, little from others, and you will prevent discontent.












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