Quotes from Confucius 孔夫子 (Kong fu-zi) :
In Book 2, Verse 4, of the Analects, he is quoted as summarizing his life in typically philosophical terms:
"The Master said, `At 15, I had my mind bent on learning. At 30, I stood firm. At 40, I had no doubts. At 50,
I knew the decrees of Heaven. At 60, my ear was an obedient organ for the reception of truth. At 70,
I could follow what my heart desired, without transgressing what was right."
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