The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Guide them by edicts, keep them in line with punishments, and the common people will stay out of trouble but will have… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace. — 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 Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose. — 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
