Confucius is remembered for his practical applied philosophy. His sayings are a reflection of many centuries of common sense sayings making his philosophy deeply Chinese.
Some of my favorite translated sayings are:
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The man who knows he can, and the man who knows he cannot, are both correct.
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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
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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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You are what you think.
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All people are the same; only their habits differ.
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Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.
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Respect yourself, and others will respect you.