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Kotfucius
Quotes, jokes, wise and humorous
sayings
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Why do I sometimes sign my
messages "Kotfucius"?
Because the philosophy of
Confucius
resonates with me.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I
remember.
I
do and I
understand that others stop understanding me. |
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Sell people fish, and they'll be fed for
a while. Teach people to fish, and you'll ruin your
business. |
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Life
should be lived in such a way that you are not booed, but called for an
encore. And then decide for yourself when it is best to end your
reincarnations. |
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If you choose the
path for its beauty and not its safety, do not
be surprised by the cliffs. |
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A giant that
stands still becomes smaller every day. |
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If luck refuses to smile on you, tickle
it. |
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A tree that forgets to grow new roots cannot stand
against the coming storm. |
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A
house with uneven floors cannot
support a heavy roof. |
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When a house is
built too far from the village, its lights no
longer guide the neighbors. |
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A house built on one pillar trembles when the wind
changes.
When
the well is dug far from the village, the water
tastes foreign.
When the load grows faster than the legs, even a strong
horse begins to stumble.
A ship built for calm seas struggles when the winds
change.
A house built for yesterday cannot shelter tomorrow. |
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KoRe Proverbs of
Weaknesses and Mistakes |
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When the mill
grinds unevenly, even good grain turns bitter.
A mill cannot grind with water that is no longer
flowing.
When a kingdom forgets to
sharpen its tools, even the
finest workshop falls silent.
When a kingdom neglects its
fields, even the richest soil
yields silence
When
every traveler chooses a different road, the caravan
moves nowhere. |
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Know You Inner and Outer
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The only measure of
success or failure in
life is whether you end up in heaven or hell. |
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