{"id":1366,"date":"2016-07-12T06:38:29","date_gmt":"2016-07-12T13:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2018-07-02T11:24:32","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T18:24:32","slug":"10-little-known-quotes-from-confucius-that-will-change-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwealthrevolution.com\/blog\/10-little-known-quotes-from-confucius-that-will-change-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"10 LITTLE-KNOWN QUOTES FROM CONFUCIUS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brandon Austin of David Wolfe writes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Confucius is known as one of the greatest philosophers that ever lived. He was born in 551 B.C., and throughout his life, his works \u2013 which have been preserved in the Analects \u2013 focused on ethics within the family, educational system and public.<\/p>\n

After his death in 479 B.C., his teachings became the official imperial philosophy of China.<\/p>\n

China is a pretty long way from America \u2013 both culturally and geographically. So why should we care about the teachings of Confucius? Well, they transcend culture and have the ability to impart great wisdom on anyone, anywhere.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at 10 life-changing lessons from Confucius.<\/p>\n

1. It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, we can feel anxious pressured to pick up the pace in life due to how fast the world around us seems to be moving. That\u2019s where this advice comes in handy.<\/p>\n

Just don\u2019t try to incorporate it into your driving.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, you really do need to floor it.<\/p>\n

2. Never form a friendship with a man who is not better than you.<\/h3>\n

Sometimes, we settle for people who are a few steps below us in life because it makes us feel better about ourselves. Don\u2019t do that. Find someone whose characteristics are going to challenge you to hone your skills and values.<\/p>\n

3. When anger rises, think of the consequences.<\/h3>\n

Always keep an eye out for what\u2019s on the other side of that frustrated action you\u2019re about to take.<\/p>\n

4. When it is obvious that goals cannot be reached, don\u2019t adjust the goals, but adjust the action steps.<\/h3>\n

Even if it means it\u2019ll take you a bit longer than you originally anticipated, keep on moving forward!<\/p>\n

5. If you hate a person, then you\u2019re defeated by that person.<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve got some bad news for ya, kid\u2026<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one thing to be indifferent to someone who you perceive as negative. But if you spend your waking hours seething and hoping for another person\u2019s demise, you\u2019ve lost the battle against them that you shouldn\u2019t have even attempted to fight in the first place.<\/p>\n

Read more HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon-Richard Austin is a writer, journalist, musician and blogger from Toronto. He loves thinking creatively and finding new ways of looking at the world<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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