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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

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.



Translation

Translation

(French, German)



French
Celui qui déplace la montagne, c'est celui qui commence à enlever les petites pierres.

German
Der Mann, der den Berg abtrug, war derselbe, der anfing, kleine Steine wegzutragen.




See also 

See also...



A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do – you have to keep moving forward.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

The beginnings of all things are small.

There is no such thing as a long piece of work, except one that you dare not start.

No improvement is too small or trivial to be worthwhile.




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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