A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Chinese philosopher, founder of Confucianism
Widely attributed to Laozi (Tao Te Ching), but sometimes also to Confucius in popular culture; however, its direct presence in the Analects is debated.
c. 551-479 BCE (Attribution to Confucius is less certain than to Laozi)
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"The superior man is dignified but does not wrangle."
Controversial"I will not be afflicted that men do not know me; I will be afflicted that I do not know men."
Strange & Unusual"The Master said, 'The student of virtue has no anxieties; the man of wisdom has no perplexities; the man of courage has no fears.'"
Humorous"The Master said, 'The superior man is dignified, but not proud. The mean man is proud, but not dignified.'"
Humorous"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
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