“The implications for politics were immense. If instead of ruthlessly pursuing his own self-interest to the detriment of others, a ruler would… — Karen Armstrong Copy Share Image
“Confucius said, “When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession,” which simply means that… — Lin Yutang Copy Share Image
By looking at a person's features, clothing, and speech, even Confucius would not be able to say what sort of a person… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
“America acknowledged the greatness of Confucius through a trio of ancient lawgivers—Moses flanked by Confucius to his right and Solon on his… — Patrick Mendis Copy Share Image
The orchid's association in Chinese culture with such virtues as elegance, good taste, friendship, and fertility goes all the way back to… — Lawrence Osborne Copy Share Image
“Who said it? – probably Confucius – “I can’t beat a sculpture from a stone with a sledgehammer; I can’t free the… — Denis Johnson Copy Share Image
“There is a certain proper and luxurious way of lying in bed. Confucius, that great artist of life, "never lay straight" in… — Lin Yutang Copy Share Image
“It is no accident that, of the early Jesuit scholars who were pioneers in making China's culture known in Europe, those who… — Hellmut Wilhelm Copy Share Image
Tzu Chang asked Confucius about jen. Confucius said, "If you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be… — Confucius Copy Share Image
“Confucius, the philosopher and politician who was born in the sixth century B.C.E. He acquired a place in Chinese history akin to… — Evan Osnos Copy Share Image
Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views… — Confucius Copy Share Image
