If you don't know the life yet, how could be possible for you to know the death? — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I do not participate in the sacrifice, it is as if I did not sacrifice at all. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man be under the influence of anger his conduct will not be correct. — 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
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
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
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
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
One who is by nature daring and is suffering from poverty will not long be law-abiding. Indeed, any men, save those that… — 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
When abroad, behaveto everyone as if interviewing an honored guest; in directing the people, act as if you were assisting at a… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Here is an example of Confucius sayings: "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop."… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous;… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But… — Confucius Copy Share Image
On matters beyond his ken a gentleman speaks with caution. If names are not right, words are misused. When words are misused,… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern? — 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
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others. — Confucius Copy Share
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
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right. — Confucius Copy Share
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share
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
Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak! — Confucius Copy Share
