The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct — Confucius Copy Share Image
I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he is of outward appearances. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
It is the law of nature that woman should be held under the dominance of man. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Clever talk and domineering manner have little to with being a Man at His Best. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When a man's knowledge is sufficient to attain, and his virtue is not sufficient to enable him to hold, whatever he may… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but… — Confucius Copy Share Image
In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man... does not set his mind either for or against anything, he will pursue whatever is right. The superior man… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is universally minded and no partisan. The inferior man is a partisan and not universal. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When a man is guided by the principles of reciprocity and consciousness, he is not far from the moral law. Whatever you… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The way of the superior man may be compared to what takes place in traveling, when to go to a distance we… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good… — Confucius Copy Share Image
It is the way of the superior man to prefer the concealment of his virtue, while it daily becomes more illustrious, and… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man, while his parents are alive, reverently nourishes them; and, when they are dead, reverently sacrifices to them. His thought… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The small man thinks that small acts of goodness are of no benefit, and does not do them; and that small deeds… — Confucius Copy Share Image
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he… — Confucius Copy Share Image
place where man laughs, sings, picks flowers, chases butterflies and pets birds, makes love with maidens, and plays with children. Here he… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man be under the influence of anger his conduct will not be correct. — Confucius Copy Share Image
What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A man should practice what he preaches, but a man should also preach what he practices. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others. — Confucius Copy Share
In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations,… — Confucius Copy Share
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right. — Confucius Copy Share
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share
To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men;… — Confucius Copy Share
Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak! — Confucius Copy Share