Confucian Proverbs

Confucian Proverbs come from ancient China, where scholar-official exams shaped society. They praise filial piety, self-cultivation, and harmony, urging measured speech and duty to family and state.

He who counsels himself, counsels a fool.

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If thy strength will serve, go forward in the ranks; if not, stand still.

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If to-day will not, to-morrow may.

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If two ride on a horse, one must ride behind.

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It doesn't matter how slowly you go as long as you don't stop.

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That which is benevolent is invincible.

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Three things demonstrate a lack of filial piety.

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Train equally the mind and body.

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Using writings to form a community.

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After all I have no nationality and am not anxious to claim any. Individuality is more than nationality.

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If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world.

Confucian Proverb

After all I have no nationality and am not anxious to claim any.

Confucian Proverb