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Confucius on originality

Depiction of Confucius by Wu Daozi, 8th century CE

“I am not an originator but a transmitter.”

~ Confucius

Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. Wikipedia

BornKong Qiu
c. 551 BCE
Zou, Lu (now QufuShandong)
Diedc. 479 BCE (aged 71–72)
Si River, Lu

Nine illustrated Confucius quotes that will change your life

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Timeless wisdom to refresh and entertain:

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‘Respect yourself and others will respect you.’

‘Better a diamond with a flaw, than a pebble without.’

‘Men’s natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.’

‘Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.’

‘It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you don’t stop.’

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

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

‘If you hate a person, then you are defeated by them.’

‘Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.’

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