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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 asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.



Translation

Translation

(German, French)



German
Wer fragt, ist ein Narr für eine Minute. Wer nicht fragt, ist ein Narr sein Leben lang.

French
Celui qui pose une question risque de passer pour un sot. Celui qui n'en pose pas est sûr de le rester.




See also 

See also...



If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things.




Quotes for: question


Quotes

Quotes for: question


To be, or not to be, that is the question.





If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.





Morality answers the question, “What should I do?”
Ethics answers the question, “How should I live?”






There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.





Charm is a way of getting the answer 'Yes' without asking a clear question.





And wisdom in life is perhaps to ask for anything, why?











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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