Inspirational Quotes by Confucius · Page 3

What is necessary is to rectify names.

— Confucius

What the wise seek is in themselves

— Confucius

Man shoot at nothing, sure to hit it.

— Confucius

Future generation is the most important thing.

— Confucius

Study the past if you want to define the future.

— Confucius

A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.

— Confucius

The mirror reflects all objects without being sullied

— Confucius

“The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.”

— Confucius

You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?

— Confucius

Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.

— Confucius

In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.

— Confucius

The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct

— Confucius

Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile.

— Confucius

“Walking among three people, I find my teacher among them. I choose that which is good in them and follow it, and…

— Confucius

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own…

— Confucius

The Master said, “A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.” (Analects 2.11)

— Confucius

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed.

— Confucius

In a district of ten families, there must be someone as honorable and sincere as I, but none as fond of learning.

— Confucius

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of…

— Confucius

Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.

— Confucius

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

— Confucius

The man who loves his job never works a day in his life.

— Confucius

If you don't know how to serve men, why worry about serving the gods?

— Confucius

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.

— Confucius

Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me?

— Confucius

Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.

— Confucius

Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.

— Confucius

There are three unfilial acts: the greatest of these is the failure to produce sons.

— Confucius

He who keeps danger in mind will rest safely in his seat.

— Confucius

Straight-forwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.

— Confucius

What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.

— Confucius

Grieve not that men do not know you; grieve that you do not know men.

— Confucius

It's only in winter that the pine and cypress are known to be evergreens.

— Confucius

It is man that makes truth great, and not truth that makes man great.

— Confucius

When the Internet is slow, it feels like my whole brain is slow.

— Confucius

Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.

— Confucius

The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.

— Confucius

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

— Confucius

In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.

— Confucius

The people may be made to follow a path of action but they may not be made to understand it.

— Confucius