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Confucius (551-479 BCE, died age 72)

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Confucius (551-479 BCE, died age 72)

Confucius (551-479 BCE, died age 72)

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30 Phil, Chapter 5: Confucius and Confucianism
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.

My favorite sayings:

  • 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.

References:
  • Pressbooks. (n.d.). Confucianism. In Religions of the World: Introduction. Retrieved from https://pressbooks.pub

  • Academic OUP. (n.d.). The History of Confucianism and Its Development Under the Han Dynasty. Oxford University Press. Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com

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