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Powerful Life Lessons

From Confucius


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From Confucius Full name : Confucius

Kng Qi

Born : September 28, 551 BCEQufu, Zhou Dynasty

Died : 479 BCE (aged 7172)Qufu, Zhou Dynasty

Era : Ancient philosophy

Region : Eastern philosophy

School : Founder of Confucianism

Main interests :Moral philosophy,Social philosophy, Ethics

Notable ideas : Confucianism


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Confucius was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher. Confucius philosophy focused on

issues of morality, both from a personal as well as a governmental perspective. Confuciustaught concerning the correctness of social relationships, justice and equality. His teachingsbecame very prominent in China. Below are 9 Powerful Life Lessons based on the philosophyof Confucius.


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If you keep going down the right path, you will eventually get to your intendeddestination. The hard work is being consistent; anybody can do right for a day.The person who succeeds is the person who stays committed despite thecircumstances.

Lesson # 1 : Just Keep Going


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It does not matter howslowly you go as long asyou do not stop.


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Your friends are a prophecy of your future; where they are is where youre headed. Itwould serve you well to find friends who are going where you want to go.

Lesson # 2 : Your Friends Matter


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Never contract friendship

with a man that is not betterthan thyself.


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Lesson # 3 : Good Things Come With a PriceThis explains a lot! Its easy to hate, its easy to be negative, its easy to makeexcuses. It is love, forgiveness, and greatness that require a great heart, a greatmind, and a great effort.


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It is easy to hate and itis difficult to love. Thisis how the whole schemeof things works. All goodthings are difficult to

achieve; and bad thingsare very easy to get.


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Confucius said, Success depends upon previous preparation, and without suchpreparation there is sure to be failure. Whatever you are called to do, if you areto succeed, you must first be prepared.

Lesson # 4 : Sharpen Your Tools First


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The expectations of life dependupon diligence; the mechanic thatwould perfect his work must first

sharpen his tools.

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Lesson # 5 : To be Wronged is NothingDont sweat the small stuff; to be wronged is no great offense. Dont let thewrongdoing of others ruin your day. Dont let theyre negativity occupy yourthoughts. To be wronged is nothing!


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To be wronged is nothingunless you continue toremember it.

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Lesson # 6 : Consider the ConsequencesSolomon said, He that is slow to anger is greater than the mighty. Always

remember to keep your temper in check and to consider the consequences.


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When anger rises, thinkof the consequences.

Lesson # 7 : Make Adj stments


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If its looking like youre not going to make your goals this year, now would be a good time

to adjust your plan. Dont accept failure as an option, adjust your sails, and you will sail

safely to your goal.

Lesson # 7 : Make Adjustments


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When it is obvious that thegoals cannot be reached, dontadjust the goals, adjust the

action steps.

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Lesson # 8 : You Can Learn From EveryoneYou can and should learn from everyone, be it a crook or a saint. Every life is astory filled with lessons ripe for the picking.


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If I am walking with two other men,each of them will serve as my teacher.I will pick out the good points of theone and imitate them and the bad pointsof the other and correct them in myself.

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Lesson # 9 : All or NoneWhatever you do, do it with everything, or dont do it at all. To succeed in liferequires your very best, give your very best, and you will live without regrets.


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Wherever you go, go withall your heart.

SUMMARY 9 P f l Lif L F C f i


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SUMMARY : 9 Powerful Life Lessons From Confucius

1. Just Keep Going2. Your Friends Matter3. Good Things Come With a Price4. Sharpen Your Tools First5. To be Wronged is Nothing

6. Consider the Consequences7. Make Adjustments8. You Can Learn From Everyone9. All or None


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Thank You Very Much

Sompong Yusoontorn

"Life is really simple, but we insiston making it complicated."

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