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Confucius

Confucius was born in 551BC his name was Kongzi. Confucius wanted
to change the world for the better. Confucius was well educated and tried to
influence government leaders so he tried to get a job as an adviser. When this
failed he decided to be a teacher. Confucius believed the most important things
in life were peace and order. He believed everyone in society had a role to play
to create harmony in the world. He believed children should obey their parents
and people should treat each other with respect. The most important thing was to
be a good person.

Confucius quotes


“Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees
it”


Meaning: look for the best in
things.


“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two
graves”


Meaning: You should forgive your enemy’s because if you if you
want to get them back you are just as
bad.


“Where so ever you go, go with all your
heart”


Meaning: Let your heart always lead the way in
life.


“What you do not want done to yourself do not do to
others”


Meaning: Treat others the way you want
treated.


“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his
actions”


Meaning: You don’t have to tell everybody how good you are, just
be a good person.


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