On matters beyond his ken a gentleman speaks with caution. If names are not right, words are misused. When words are misused,… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If names are not correct, then language is not in accord with the truth of things. If language is not in accord… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Things have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Behave when away from home as though you were in the presence of an honored guest. Employ the people as though you… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse.… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
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 Image
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share Image
I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world. — Confucius Copy Share Image
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 Image
Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak! — Confucius Copy Share Image
To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure? — Confucius Copy Share Image
