The Way is not for, but from, man; if we take the Way as something superhuman, beyond man, this is not the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If language is not rectified, words do not correspond to meaning, and if words do not correspond to meaning, our deeds cannot… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices. — Confucius Copy Share Image
To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare remain incorrect? — Confucius Copy Share Image
If you yourself desire establishment, then help others to get establishment; if you yourself want success, then help others to attain success. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives roses. If you are generous, you will gain everything. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If the people are governed by laws and punishment is used to maintain order, they will try to avoid the punishment but… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places?… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Study the past if you would define the future. I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I… — 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
Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held.… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Charity is that rational and constant affection which makes us sacrifice ourselves to the human race, as if we were united with… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Be faithful and true of word; let thy walk be plain and lowly: thou wilt get on, though in savage land. If… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I hold up one corner of a square and the student cannot workout the other three for himself, I won't go… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If Language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant. If what is said is not what is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If one learns from others, but does not think, one will be bewildered. If, on the other hand, one thinks but does… — 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
Even if people do not know what real kindness is, they nonetheless have it within them. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name? — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man in the morning hear the right way, he may die in the evening without regret. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path. — 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
If a man keeps cherishing his old knowledge so as continually to be acquiring new, he may be a teacher of others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
To find the Tao, there is nowhere you need to search. If it is not inside you, it is not the Tao. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man has no humaneness what can his propriety be like? If a man has no humaneness what can his happiness… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If doing what ought to be done be made the first business and success a secondary consideration--is not this the way to… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what… — Confucius Copy Share Image
An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Master said, If out of the three hundred songs I had to take one phrase to cover all my teachings, I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Being in humaneness is good. If we select other goodness and thus are far apart from humaneness, how can we be the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly to them, they get out of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I give a student one-fourth of what he should know, I expect him to get the other three-fourths himself, otherwise I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If names are not correct, then language is not in accord with the truth of things. If language is not in accord… — 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
