The administration of government lies in getting proper men. Such men are to be got by means of the ruler's own character.… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Being strong does not mean that you never fall down, but that whenever you fall, you get up again. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Coarse rice to eat, water to drink, my bended arm for a pillow - therein is happiness. Wealth and rank attained through… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
It is the way of the superior man to prefer the concealment of his virtue, while it daily becomes more illustrious, and… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To be truly happy and contented, you must let go of what it means to be happy or content. — 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
See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character? — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is quiet and calm, waiting for the appointments of heaven, while the mean man walks in dangerous paths, looking… — 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
