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Today is Confucius Day - Time To Reflect

By Debbie Walsh

Real Estate Agent with SHAHAR Management

September 29, 2011 12:57 AM

Today is "Confucius Day", a day to honor one of the world's greatest philosophers. We have all heard of him at one time or another. Confucius say "Respect Yourself and Others Will Respect You" or "It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go As Long As You Do Not Stop" along with many other famous sayings.

Confucius was born October 18, 551 B.C. in China and was one of the earliest and probably greatest philosophers. He was also a scholar, teacher and politician. There are over 450 famous quotes attributed to Confucius.

Over the years people have made jokes and added "Confucius Says". Most likely if it is funny or a little off the beaten path it was not said by Confucius.

So take the day, pick a quote or two and see if it can enhance your life and how you move forward!

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Patrick White

Home Driven Realty, Inc - Baldwin, NY

Driven to bring New Yorkers home

Good Morning Debra

Thanks for the post. Have a great day

Sep 29, 2011 01:06 AM

Barbara Hensley

RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX

Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Debra - I enjoyed your post this morning and it is good to pick a quote or two and reflect on what is going on within us. Enjoy your day!

Sep 29, 2011 01:06 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Debra- you have inspired me to Google Confucius and see what else he has to say. I love "it doesn't matter how slow you go as long as you don't stop"

Sep 29, 2011 01:08 AM

Juan Bassett

Long & Foster - Germantown, MD

GRI

Thanks for the post Debra. I will also google confucius today. And remember: " You never know where you're going until you get there" made famous by daffy duck (my hero)

Sep 29, 2011 01:35 AM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Debra, Confucius say "No matter how smart you think I was, the person that took this picture of me in 495 BC was even smarter'

Sep 29, 2011 01:47 AM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for the quotes and the inspiration. Have a good day.

Sep 29, 2011 01:53 AM

Andrew Capelli

Troy, MI

Debra: An informative and fun post- thanks for sharing! Ed- your comment made me smile, too. :)

Sep 29, 2011 01:59 AM

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Peter Michelbach

Debra -- thank you for the inspiration, I love..."Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles" - Confucius. Enjoy! Peter.

Sep 29, 2011 01:59 AM

Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva

Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL

Top Listing Broker

I just can't help it Debra~~~

"Confucius Says: Patty = # 1"

Sep 29, 2011 02:25 AM

Mykael Marinelli

American Caribbean / Christie's International Real Estate - Key Largo, FL

The Florida Keys Real Estate Conchquistador

It is amazing the wisdom that came out of the ancient EAST. Great thinkers such as Confucius, Buddha, and Sun Tsu. Make us here in the US with our 200 some odd years seem quite Young and impetuous indeed! Thanks for the Post!

Sep 29, 2011 02:27 AM

Sergio Rebollo Jr.

Real Estate TeamMates - Miami, FL

Hello Debra...Thank you for the inspiring post!! This is a great way to start one's day!! Thank you for sharing.

Sep 29, 2011 02:49 AM

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Debra, I am surprised Google didn't do a doodle on this. They have some rather arcane birthday notices on there.

Sep 29, 2011 03:49 AM

Mary Douglas

United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO

REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Debra, Ancient wisdom that transcends time! Thank you for letting me know it is Confucius Day, have a good one.

Sep 29, 2011 06:12 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

One of the world's great philosophers. I had no idea today was Confucius Day! I didn't see any Hallmark cards in the store to remind me! Hmmm. I wonder what Confucius would have said about that?!!!

Sep 29, 2011 06:16 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Debbie-Juan and I were thinking along the same line...my thought was; "remember where ever you go...there you are"! :))

Sep 29, 2011 09:11 AM

Dale Baker

Baker Energy Audits and Commercial Properties Inspections - Claremont, NH

New Hampshire Relocation Real Estate Information

Howdy and evening Debra

Debra, I have always enjoyed and followed Confucius's inspiration.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire

Sep 29, 2011 02:12 PM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Debbie I never knew there was a Confucius Day. I guess I must lead a sheltered life :) :)

Sep 29, 2011 03:05 PM

Karen Bernetti

Southington, CT

I too had no idea today was Confucius Day - See the great things we learn here in the Rain! Here are a few of my favorite Confucius quotes:

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

"It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get."

Sep 29, 2011 03:28 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Thank you for sharing, I had no idea that there was a Confucius Day....now I know for next year!

Sep 30, 2011 11:58 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

Faith- Glad you enjoyed!

Patrick- Thank you-you too!

Kathy- I love that one too!

Juan- LMAO Thanks for stopping by!

Ed- LOL

Gita- Thank you-you too!

Andrew- Thanks for stopping by!

Peter- I like that one also!

Patty- I love you girl!

Mykael- It definitely is amazing-thanks for commenting!

Sergio- Glad you enjoyed!

Ron- I didn't even think about that. They missed a big one!

Mary- You too!

Craig- LOL

Nick- LOL You all crack me up!

Dale- You too Dale!

George- It was new for me too!

Karen- Great quotes Karen!

Barbara- Don't forget! LOL

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