Friday, 22 July 2016

Confucius

                   
                                               
                                                Ancient Chinese Philosopher Confucius 

                
                Confucius was an ancient Chinese teacher,philosopher,politician and editor.He was born close to 2500 years back in a royal family.During his time China was going through moral and political crisis.People were very poor and there were frequent wars between the rulers.Most rulers were selfish and only had personal agenda. Confucius believed that the evils of China can only be overcome by educating people.He didn't believe in class and  was of the opinion that a person becomes great by his deeds and not by his birth.

        He started schools and students were chosen among all class of people.His philosophies emphasized personal and governmental morality,correctness of social relationships,justice and sincerity. He made feeding the old and young responsibility of the government. Confucius died in regret thinking that he couldn't have much influence on China.His philosophies are still cherished and has had an impact on China and the world.Today I will be sharing with you the 15 best quotes of Confucius.

1.If you think in terms of a year,plant a seed,if in terms of ten years, plant trees;if in terms of 100 years ,teach the people

2.I hear and I forget.I see and I remember.I do and I understand.

3.Our greatest glory is not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.

4.It doesn't matter  how slow you go as long as you do not stop.

5.Choose a job that you love,then you will never have to work a day in your life.

6.Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

7.Respect yourself and others will respect you.

8.Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.

9.To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.

10.Forget injuries but never forget kindness

11.He who will not economize will have to agonize.

12.What a superior man seeks in himself is what the small man seeks in others.

13. The superior man is modest in his speech and exceeds in his actions 

14.What you do not want done to yourself do not do to others.

15.The superior man does not set his mind for anything or against anything;what is right he will follow.

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