He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
-- Confucius // For more about Confucius, keep reading....
About the Quote
Anyone can conquer other people; history is riddled with examples of that all over the world.
The most difficult person to control is oneself. That requires making changes, some of which are not welcome yet very much needed. Those changes help to bring about the essential transformations we need in order to succeed. These changes also help each of us fulfill whatever potential we have.
Some Information about Confucius
Confucius was born in Qufu in the state of Lu in China in the year 551 BCE. He died elsewhere in Lu, China in 479 BCE. These days, Lu is known as Shandong Province.
Besides being a teacher, Confucius is the best known of China's philosophers and political theorists. He was so well-respected that his ideas deeply influences civilization not only in China but also in a number of East Asian countries.
Confucius is one of several names used to identify this historic figure:
Name | Naming convention |
---|---|
Kongfuzi | Pinyin romanization |
Kongzi | Pinyin romanization |
K'ung-fu-tzu | Wade-Giles romanization |
K'ung-tzu | Wade-Giles romanization |
Kongqiu | Original name |
Zhongni | Literary name |
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