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SPORTS HUMOR
Confucius Sayings Updated for Olympics 2008
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Confucius' well-worn lessons stand Olympic test of time
By Mike Lopresti, Gannett News Service
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Before we had Dr. Phil and Dear Abby to guide us, there was ... Confucius.The man had a lot to say, even though he lived 2,500 years before talk radio. He has dispensed more quotes than Dick Vitale.
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And now that the Olympics are about to start in his old neighborhood, it seemed a good time to reflect on some of his adages, and how they relate to the modern Games of Beijing.
And now that the Olympics are about to start in his old neighborhood, it seemed a good time to reflect on some of his adages, and how they relate to the modern Games of Beijing.
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"When anger rises, think of the consequences."
The international basketball referees are going to make some calls that defy description, because they always do. Might as well sit down and relax, Coach Krzyzewski. This ain't Durham.
"When anger rises, think of the consequences."
The international basketball referees are going to make some calls that defy description, because they always do. Might as well sit down and relax, Coach Krzyzewski. This ain't Durham.
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Welcome to the back of the security checkpoint line at Tiananmen Square.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Welcome to the back of the security checkpoint line at Tiananmen Square.
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"Study the past if you would define the future."
Remember all the good publicity East Germany and the Soviets used to get with huge medal counts, from the uneven bars to the hammer throw? China does.
"Study the past if you would define the future."
Remember all the good publicity East Germany and the Soviets used to get with huge medal counts, from the uneven bars to the hammer throw? China does.
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"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly."
Plan on it taking more than an hour to get your luggage at the airport. After all, your bags have to be searched for dangerous weapons, illicit drugs and autographed pictures of the Dalai Lama.
"Do not be desirous of having things done quickly."
Plan on it taking more than an hour to get your luggage at the airport. After all, your bags have to be searched for dangerous weapons, illicit drugs and autographed pictures of the Dalai Lama.
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"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart."
China will work hard to make these Olympics so grand, they'll even be bigger than Brett Favre reporting to the Packers' camp.
"Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart."
China will work hard to make these Olympics so grand, they'll even be bigger than Brett Favre reporting to the Packers' camp.
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"Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean."
Any Americans who gripe about the transportation in Beijing the next three weeks should remember one word. Atlanta.
"Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean."
Any Americans who gripe about the transportation in Beijing the next three weeks should remember one word. Atlanta.
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"To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it."
Everyone keeps talking about how the Beijing air can be dirty enough to choke a yak. China will forget the insults, keep turning off the suburban smokestacks, limit traffic to only drivers born on Feb. 29, and exchange high-fives if the sky turns blue.
"To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it."
Everyone keeps talking about how the Beijing air can be dirty enough to choke a yak. China will forget the insults, keep turning off the suburban smokestacks, limit traffic to only drivers born on Feb. 29, and exchange high-fives if the sky turns blue.
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"Sorrow not at being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note."
A gold medal is still a gold medal, even if you compete in the modern pentathlon.
"Sorrow not at being unknown, but seek to be worthy of note."
A gold medal is still a gold medal, even if you compete in the modern pentathlon.
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"Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it."
Some people look at the National Stadium — the Bird's Nest — and see a masterpiece. Some think it was designed by a couple of architects after an all-night drinking binge.
"Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it."
Some people look at the National Stadium — the Bird's Nest — and see a masterpiece. Some think it was designed by a couple of architects after an all-night drinking binge.
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"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves."
Never mind vows of vengeance for 2004. What USA Basketball needs if it doesn't want to lose to Lithuania and Argentina anymore is tougher defense and better shooting.
"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves."
Never mind vows of vengeance for 2004. What USA Basketball needs if it doesn't want to lose to Lithuania and Argentina anymore is tougher defense and better shooting.
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"Success has many fathers, failure is an orphan."
Those who go without medals or flunk drug tests do not end up on the cover of Wheaties boxes or get invited to sit next to Jay Leno.
"Success has many fathers, failure is an orphan."
Those who go without medals or flunk drug tests do not end up on the cover of Wheaties boxes or get invited to sit next to Jay Leno.
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"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."
True, there have been some real head cases running sprints in track and field. But nobody slow ever won the 100-meter dash.
"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."
True, there have been some real head cases running sprints in track and field. But nobody slow ever won the 100-meter dash.
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"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions."
There'll be no trash talking when China wipes up the competition at table tennis.
"The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions."
There'll be no trash talking when China wipes up the competition at table tennis.
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"It is better to light one small candle than curse the darkness."
You can complain about the dung beetles and scorpion brochettes at the food stands in Beijing and starve. Or you can go to McDonald's.
"It is better to light one small candle than curse the darkness."
You can complain about the dung beetles and scorpion brochettes at the food stands in Beijing and starve. Or you can go to McDonald's.
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"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."
The leader at the six-mile mark doesn't always win the marathon. Unless he's from Africa.
"It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."
The leader at the six-mile mark doesn't always win the marathon. Unless he's from Africa.
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"When prosperity comes, do not use all of it."
NBC paid nearly $900 million for broadcast rights. China sold nearly seven million tickets, and the T-shirt sales should be higher than the Himalayas. Some of that dough has to end up in Hong Kong banks.
"When prosperity comes, do not use all of it."
NBC paid nearly $900 million for broadcast rights. China sold nearly seven million tickets, and the T-shirt sales should be higher than the Himalayas. Some of that dough has to end up in Hong Kong banks.
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"He who will not economize will have to agonize."
When the Olympics are over, send that one off to the Yankees.
"He who will not economize will have to agonize."
When the Olympics are over, send that one off to the Yankees.
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