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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. -Confucius79

Sayings of Confucius

This collection of profound, thought-provoking, and wise thoughts about virtues, learning and life in general is compiled from the timeless wisdom of the great Chinese philospher Confucius.

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Favorite Chinese Proverbs

A collection of Chinese Proverbs for the young and the old.

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Inspirational Quotes About Birds

A collection of wise words and sayings about birds from famous people, great writers and authors.

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Wise Words: A Collection of Frugal Quotes

"Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship"-- Benjamin Franklin "He who does not economize will have to agonize"--Confusius "Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience...

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The Homework Helper: Fruity Proverbs

No matter what you call them – adages, aphorisms, banalities, bromides, bywords, clichés, inanities, maxims, mottos, platitudes, proverbs, proverbial sayings, saws, sayings, truisms, wise words –...

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Global Quotes

"Children have more need of models than of critics." "Almost all your unhappiness in life comes from your tendency to blame someone else for something." Abraham Lincoln once said, 'Since I will be no one's...

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Some Wise Words from Some Wise People About Wisdom

The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty; not knowing what comes next. -Ursula K. LeGuin The true beloveds of this world are in their lover's eyes lilacs opening, ship...

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Native Wisdom

I just recently watched a video by an elder Indian. This video contains great wisdom within it. I am not Native American, but I respect and listen to what they have to say. The white man came into America...

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Famous wise words

All that I've learned, I've forgotten. The little I still know, I've guessed. ~Author : SbastienRoch Nicolas de Chamfort Famous words Quotes Art is the illusion of spontaneity. ~Author : Japanese...

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Lessons From The Dalai Lama's Roadie

Our search for peace on earth, peace in our lives, and peace in our hearts sometimes feels like a fruitless game of hide and seek. We're always looking and maybe catching a glimpse every once in a while but...

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