Philosophical Sayings

422 sayings found from the Ancient era

You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.

— Moses c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional)
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Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.

— Moses c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional)
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Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the Lord your God has commanded you.

— Moses c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional)
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You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.

— Moses c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional)
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You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.

— Moses c. 13th Century BCE (Traditional)
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Study the past if you would define the future.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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Respect yourself and others will respect you.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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You cannot open a book without learning something.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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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.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

— Confucius c. 551-479 BCE
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