Ancient Philosophers’ Life Lessons People Wished They Knew Sooner

it does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop confucious join us as we draw inspiration from the Timeless words of confucious who reminds us that progress is about perseverance not speed in just a few minutes we'll explore how this quote can motivate us to keep moving forward towards our goals no matter how slowly we go 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 everything has Beauty but not everyone sees it wherever you go go with all your heart confucious encourages the idea of being fully present and engaged in whatever we do or wherever we go it suggest that we should approach every situation with enthusiasm passion and dedication rather than simply going through the motions or being half-hearted he who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions the man who moves a mountain Begins by carrying away small stones life is really simple we insist on making it complic at confucious highlights the tendency of humans to over complicate things especially when it comes to life it suggests that life in its Essence is straightforward but we tend to complicate it through our desires fears and expectations if you make a mistake and do not correct it this is called a mistake study the past if you would Define the future the funniest people are the saddest ones before you embark on a journey of Revenge dig two graves to be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it respect yourself and others will respect you the man who asks a question is a fool for a minute the man who does not ask is a fool for life when you see a good person think of becoming like her or him when you see someone not so good reflect on your own weak points silence is a true friend who never betrays attack the evil that is within yourself rather than attacking the evil that is in others you cannot open a book without learning something what the superior man seeks is in himself what the small man seeks is in others I hear and I forget I see and I remember I do and I understand the hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room especially if there is no cat music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without we have two lives and the second one begins when we realize we only have one give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life the gem cannot be polished without friction nor man perfected without trials the way out is through the door why is is it that no one will use this method it is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you but rather your failure to appreciate theirs the man of wisdom is never of two minds the man of benevolence never worries the man of Courage is never afraid only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change it is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance and remember no matter where you go there you are if what one has to say is not better than silence then one should keep silent hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles to be be wealthy and honored is an unjust Society is a disgrace better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without when it is obvious that goals cannot be reached don't adjust the goals adjust the action steps forget injuries never forget kindness if your plan is for one year plant rice if your plan is for 10 years plant trees if your plan is for 100 years educate children in a country well governed poverty is something to be ashamed of in a country badly governed wealth is something to be ashamed of a lion chased me up a tree and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top education breeds confidence confidence breeds hope hope breeds peace PE to see what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice the beginning of wisdom is to call Things by their proper name when a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger the superior man thinks always of virtue the common man thinks of comfort time flows away like the water in the river don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean Learning Without thought is labor lost thought without learning is perilous without knowing the force of words it is impossible to know more consideration for others is the basis of a good life a good Society the man who says he can and the man who says he cannot are both correct have no friends not equal to yourself never give a sword to a man who can't dance he who conquers himself is the mightiest Warrior the superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions the noble-minded are calm and steady Little People Are Forever fussing and fretting r s were made for Journeys not destinations the nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others and does not accentuate the bad the inferior does the master said if your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment the superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell if you are the smartest person in the room then you are in the wrong room worry not that no one knows you seek to be worth knowing a common man Marvels at uncommon things a wise man Marvels at the common place the strength of a Nation deres from the Integrity of the home those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it by nature men are nearly alike by practice they get to be wide apart if one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed if its morals are good or bad the quality of its music will furnish the answer knowledge is merely Brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom the truly wise person goes beyond knowledge settle one difficulty and you keep a 100 away thank you for watching this video showcasing the Brilliance and wisdom of confucious confucius's insights and quotes continue to inspire and challenge us reminding us of the power of imagination the importance of adaptability and the role of perception and shaping reality