Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of… — 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
The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it. — Confucius Copy Share Image
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile. — Confucius Copy Share Image
He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Do not worry about not holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role. Worry not that no one knows of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To know that you know, and to know that you don't know - that is real wisdom. — Confucius Copy Share Image
To know it is not as good as to love it, and to love it is not as good as to take… — 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
We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you are ignorant about something, to know that you are ignorant about it - that is knowledge. — 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
