Confucius

" Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. "
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Philosophy , Revenge , Karma
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" A man is great not because he hasn't failed; a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him. "
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" A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others. "
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" Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace. "
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" Knowledge without practice is useless. Practice without knowledge is dangerous. "
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" Keep it simple and focus on what matters. Don't let yourself be overwhelmed. "
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" To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue. "
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Virtue , Faults , Able
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" I was complaining that I had no shoes till I met a man who had no feet. "
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" Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. "
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" Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. "
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Philosophy , Revenge , Karma
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" An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it. "
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" Expect much from yourself and little from others and you will avoid incurring resentments "
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Spiritual , Expectations , Littles
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" Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves. "
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Roots , Care , Branches
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Confucius
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551 BCE 479 BCE Philosopher, Teacher, Politician citation
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