Those who are firm, enduring, simple and unpretentious are the nearest to virtue. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern; when approached, he is mild; when he is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If the gentleman is not serious, he will not be respected, and his learning will not be on a firm foundation. He… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The wise man admires water, the kind man admires mountains. The wise man moves, the kind man rests. The wise man is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts. — Confucius Copy Share Image
“At fifteen I set my heart upon learning. At thirty, I had planted my feet firm upon the ground. At forty, I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
At fifteen, my mind was bent on learning. At thirty, I stood firm. At forty, I had no doubts. At fifty, I… — 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