The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous. — 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
Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it. — 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
To know that one knows what one knows, and to know that one doesn't know what one doesn't know, there lies true… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind. — Confucius Copy Share Image
By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? — Confucius Copy Share Image
There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wealth and rank are what men desire, but unless they be obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. Poverty… — 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
A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others. — 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