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“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
Continuing our journey to learn something new, our next stop is the ancient business, political, and legal center of Athens known as the Agora where you will meet two wise men: Socrates and Confucius.
The monument was a gift from the Chinese government to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2021. These two wise men who actually lived in different centuries continue to inspire us today. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from both.
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” – Socrates
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” - Confucius
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” – Socrates
“Study the past, if you would divine the future.” - Confucius
“Strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, weak minds discuss people.” – Socrates
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” – Socrates
“The secret of happiness, you see, is not found in seeking more, but in developing the capacity to enjoy less.” – Socrates
Life is one amazing ride. History can teach us lessons, but continuous exploration of new ideas is your secret weapon to fulfilling future success.
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