Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
ConfuciusRead
Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.
Interpretation
Caring for others is essential for a fulfilling life and a thriving community.
This quote by Confucius emphasizes the importance of empathy and consideration in achieving personal happiness and societal harmony. By placing value on the well-being of others, we cultivate mutual respect and understanding, which can lead to a more peaceful and unified society.
In practice
In a speech about community service, one might quote Confucius to emphasize the importance of interpersonal relationships.
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior man dares not but exert himself; and if, in his words, he has any excess, he dares not allow himself such license.
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.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
The New Testament is a brutal destroyer of human illusions. If you follow Jesus and don't end up dead, it appears you have some explaining to do. The stark signifier of the human condition is one who spoke up for love and justice and was done to death for his pains. The traumatic truth of human history is a mutilated body.
Being alone has a power over me that never fails. My interior dissolves (for the time being only superficially) and is ready to release what lies deeper. When I am willfully alone, a slight ordering of my interior begins to take place and I need nothing more.
In this world, there is a kind of painful progress. Longing for what we've left behind, and dreaming ahead.
Each one of us was harmed by being brought into existence. That harm is not negligible, because the quality of even the best lives is very badβand considerably worse than most people recognize it to be. Although it is obviously too late to prevent our own existence, it is not too late to prevent the existence of future possible people.
Until the reality of equality between man and woman is fully established and attained, the highest social development of mankind is not possible.
It's disquieting to reflect that one's dreams never symbolize one's real wishes, but always something Much Worse... If I really wanted to be passionately embraced by Peter, I should dream of dentists or gardening. I wonder what unspeakable depths of awfulness can only be expressed by the polite symbol of Peter's embraces?
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