A man should practice what he preaches, but a man should also preach what he practices. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When a man feels the difficulty of doing, can he be other than cautious and slow in speaking? — Confucius Copy Share Image
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Possessed of courage but devoid of morality, a superior man will make trouble while a small man will be a brigand. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary. — Confucius Copy Share Image
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression; the heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is all-embracing and not partial. The inferior man is partial and not all-embracing. — 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
To rein a kingdom efficiently it is necessary, before all, to put into good order the family. It's impossible for a man… — 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
The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does… — Confucius Copy Share Image
From the loving example of one family a whole State may become loving, and from its courtesies, courteous; while from the ambition… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When the Superior Man eats he does not try to stuff himself; at rest he does not seek perfect comfort; he is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit. — 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
The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct — Confucius Copy Share Image
I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he is of outward appearances. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
It is the law of nature that woman should be held under the dominance of man. — 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
To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure? — Confucius Copy Share Image
