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Directions: Here are some quotes by Confucius. Think about what his saying mean and
then write your conclusions on the lines below. If you see any words you do not
know, be sure to look them up in a dictionary.Hmmm...ancient Chinese philosophers tell us to use
the words in a sentence to unlock its meaning.- “If you are strict with yourself, your mistakes will be few.”
- “To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.”
- “To make a mistake and not correct it—this is a real mistake.”
- “One who has reached the age of 40 and is disliked, will be disliked to the end.”
Confucius
- An important figure in ancient Chinese history
- Teacher
- Philosopher
- A man of learning
Confucius lived more than two centuries ago in China.
He believed a person should honor his or
her parents, whether living or not. He
also believed that people had a duty to live by five
virtues—kindness, uprightness, decorum, wisdom, and
faithfulness. Confucius said many wise things that
people still repeat today.
- A man of learning
- Philosopher
- Teacher