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Confucius (孔夫子; Kǒng Fū Zǐ, lit. "Master Kong," but most frequently referred to as Kongzi (孔子), traditionally 551 – 479 BCE) was a famous Chinese thinker and social philosopher, whose teachings have deeply influenced East Asian life and thought.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" is a common saying that originated from a Chinese proverb. The quotation is from Chapter 64 of the Tao Te Ching ascribed to Laozi, [1] although it is also erroneously ascribed to his contemporary Confucius. [2]
Print version of the Kongzi Jiayu (1589) depicting Confucius and his students examining a qiqi (tilting vessel) Due to the controversy surrounding the Kongzi Jiayu , and the fact that much of its content was known from other ancient texts, early Western sinologists did not pay much attention to the work. [ 3 ]
120 Best Courage Quotes. 1. “Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.” ... — Confucius. 107. "If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of ...
120 Best Quotes About Beauty. Canva. 1. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” ― Confucius 2. “Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates.” ― Kate Angell 3 ...
Related: 101 of the Best Confucius Quotes and Sayings to Motivate and Inspire You. 15. "It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages." 16. "The future influences ...
Confucius' discussions on the nature of the supernatural (§3.12; §6.20; §11.11) indicate his belief that while "ghosts" and "spirits" should be respected, they are best kept at a distance. Instead human beings should base their values and social ideals on moral philosophy, tradition, and a natural love for others.
Related: 101 of the Best Confucius Quotes and Sayings to Motivate and Inspire You. Canva/Unsplash. 11. "Silence is a source of Great Strength." 12. "Stop thinking, and end your problems."