In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The administration of government lies in getting proper men. Such men are to be got by means of the ruler's own character.… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established — Confucius Copy Share Image
If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Master said, I set my heart on the Way, base myself on virtue, lean upon benevolence for support and take my… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one. — Confucius Copy Share Image
How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue. — Confucius Copy Share Image
It is true that we shall not be able to reach perfection, but in our struggle toward it we shall strengthen our… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning… — Confucius Copy Share Image
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Character is the backbone of our human culture. Music is the flowering of character. — 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
Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that,… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard. When making a mistake, do not… — Confucius Copy Share Image
What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute. — 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
