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Quote of Confucius - The man who asks a question...


Biography - Confucius:

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

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



Translation

Translation

(German, French)



German
Wer fragt, ist ein Narr für eine Minute. Wer nicht fragt, ist ein Narr sein Leben lang.

French
Celui qui pose une question risque de passer pour un sot. Celui qui n'en pose pas est sûr de le rester.




See also 

See also...



If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid with regard to external things.




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To be, or not to be, that is the question.





If you want a wise answer, ask a reasonable question.





There is frequently more to be learned from the unexpected questions of a child than the discourses of men.





Charm is a way of getting the answer 'Yes' without asking a clear question.





And wisdom in life is perhaps to ask for anything, why?





When I had all the answers, the questions changed.











Quotes

Confucius also said...


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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.





Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.












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