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Quotes about Wisdom by Confucius

  • Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.
  • They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
  • By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
  • The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.
  • The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.