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:

• The man who knows he can, and the man who knows he cannot, are both correct.

• Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.

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

• You are what you think.

• All people are the same; only their habits differ.

• Roads were made for journeys, not destinations.

• Respect yourself, and others will respect you.