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Quote of Confucius - Speak the truth, do not yield...


Biography - Confucius:

Chinese teacher, editor, politician and philosopher.
Born: -551 - Died: -479
Period:
5th century BC
6th century BC
Place of birth: China
China

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger give, if thou art asked for little by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.



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Quotes for: truth


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Quotes for: truth


To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.





Love truth, but pardon error.





Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it.





The language of truth is simple.





Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.





Truth prevails only to the extent that we successfully assert it. The victory of reason can only be the victory of rational people.











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Confucius also said...


Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.





Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.





Demand much from yourself, little from others, and you will prevent discontent.





The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.





They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.





The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.












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