To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If you don't know the life yet, how could be possible for you to know the death? — 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
Tsze-Kung asked, Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life? The Master said, Is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yi, and then I might… — Confucius Copy Share Image
While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve spirits of the dead...While you do not know life, how… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A gentleman, in his plans, thinks of the Way; he does not think how he is going to make a living. Even… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his… — 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