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 gentleman seeks to be slow in speech and earnest in action."
Strange & Unusual"The superior man is dignified but does not wrangle."
Controversial"To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge."
Strange & Unusual"First he behaves properly and then he speaks, so that his words follow his actions."
Philosophical"Be strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar."
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