Quotes by Confucius

"A resilient spirit knows that the essence of humanity is our ability to connect."

"The superior man is distressed by his want of ability."

"I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability."

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."

"He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good."

"Wisdom principle 92 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 31."

"Wisdom principle 82 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 25."

"Wisdom principle 72 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 19."

"Wisdom principle 62 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 13."

"Wisdom principle 57 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 10."

"Wisdom principle 52 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 7."

"Wisdom principle 47 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 4."

"Wisdom principle 42 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 1."

"Wisdom principle 16 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 86."

"Wisdom principle 11 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 83."

"Wisdom principle 6 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 80."

"Nature teaches us a valuable lesson: the journey is far more important than the destination."

"The greatest deception is forgetting that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"Chi Wen Tze always thought three times before acting. Twice would have been enough."

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it: this is knowledge."

"I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand."

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge."

"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."

"There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest."

"Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men."

"Wisdom principle 97 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 34."

"Wisdom principle 36 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 98."

"Wisdom principle 21 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 89."

"Wisdom principle 1 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 77."

"It is a essential truth that life is an unwritten ledger; each passing sunrise offers a clean and waiting page."

"The greatest journey starts when a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"To leave a mark on the world, remember that courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it."

"The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large."

"Wisdom principle 102 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 37."

"Wisdom principle 87 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 28."

"Wisdom principle 77 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 22."

"Wisdom principle 67 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 16."

"Wisdom principle 31 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 95."

"Wisdom principle 26 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 92."

"A life well-lived is a testament that the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"The object of the superior man is truth."

"The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has."

"Speak the truth, do not yield to anger give, if thou art asked for little by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods."

"Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator."

"It is a enduring truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that stillness is not emptiness; it is the presence of unencumbered clarity — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The echoes of eternity remind us that the mind is a garden where thoughts are the seeds."

"A visionary sees the unseen and knows a mind at peace can weather any storm."

"If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people."

"He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger."

"When anger rises, think of the consequences."

"Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them."

"Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without."

"The cautious seldom err."

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

"It is only the wisest and the very stupidest who cannot change."

"The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them they change and everyone looks up to them."

"They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom."

"Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change."

"To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness."

"Heaven means to be one with God."

"Study the past, if you would divine the future."

"Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the simplest acts of love resonate the loudest."

"A courageous heart knows that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."

"If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?"

"To walk the path of enlightenment means the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The art of living is discovering that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home."

"In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of."

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it."

"An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger."

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

"If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself."

"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."

"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."

"To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage."

"Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage."

"Silence is a true friend who never betrays."

"Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself."

"The art of living is discovering that the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"It is a quiet truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."

"Patience is a virtue because character is forged in the fires of discipline."

"Have no friends not equal to yourself."

"Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?"

"The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools."

"It is a essential truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"You cannot open a book without learning something."

"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."

"Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors."

"We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"To lead with integrity is to walk the narrow path where words and actions are one. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"To dream is to realize that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell."

"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."

"A mindful spirit recognizes that the true master is an eternal student."

"Learning without thought is labor lost thought without learning is perilous."

"It is a subtle truth that art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless."

"If we don't know life, how can we know death?"

"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure."

"The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success only comes later."