This webiste is dedicated to the Chinese wisdom and wise sayings of Confucius (Kong Fu Zu), the great sage of China. It is composed of quotations of Confucius organized by category. The quotations are taken from The Confucian Analects.
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Confucius on Mistakes

On Mistakes Confucius said:

  • "Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes."
  • "Study the past if you would define the future."
  • "When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves."
  • "Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to blame."