A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. If you are generous, you will gain everything. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When the perfect order prevails, the world is like a home shared by all. Leaders are capable and virtuous. Everyone loves and… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Tzu Chang asked Confucius about jen. Confucius said, "If you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be… — Confucius Copy Share Image
In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The gentleman has nine cares. In seeing he is careful to see clearly; in hearing he is careful to hear distinctly; in… — 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