Emerson instructed us to "Make your own Bible. Select and collect all the words and sentences that in all your reading have been to you like the blast of truimpth out of Shakespeare, Seneca, Moses, John and Paul."
Following Emerson's guidance, I offer some of my favorite blasts of triumph. These quotes I draw from The Analects and other wisdom by Confucius.
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PhilosophersNotes on The Analects by Confucius | |||||
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As in the case of making a mound, if, before the very last basketful, I stop, then I shall have stopped. As in the case of leveling the ground, if, though tipping only one basketful, I am going forward, then I shall be making progress.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Self-Development Quotes on:
Action, Perseverance
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Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy; the bad points of the other I correct in myself.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Motivational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Learning
In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Inspirational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Learning
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Famous Quotes on:
Attitude, Appreciation, Failure
The man of wisdom is never in two minds about right and wrong; the man of benevolence never worries about the future; the man of courage is never afraid.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Self-Development Quotes on:
Wisdom, Philosopher, Future
The master said, Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Motivational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Learning, Knowledge, Win
The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Inspirational Quotes on:
Vision, Purpose
There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one's best...that is all.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Famous Quotes on:
Action, Excellence | Areté
Tzu-kung asked, 'Is there a single word which can be a guide to conduct throughout one's life?' The Master said, 'It is perhaps the word 'shu.' Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Self-Development Quotes on:
Love, The Golden Rule, Life
When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine yourself.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Motivational Quotes on:
Self-awareness, Reflection
You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Inspirational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Death, Life
“Big Ideas” are simply the gems I’ve pulled out of my favorite books/seminars/life lessons. These ones I pulled from The Analects
Confucius : Single Thread
Confucius : Learn, Learn, Learn!
Confucius : Your Commanding Officer
Confucius : Making Mounds
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