Men Quotes by Confucius · Page 3

The gentleman sees what is right while the small man sees what is profitable.

— Confucius

A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.

— Confucius

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

— Confucius

When the Superior Man eats he does not try to stuff himself; at rest he does not seek perfect comfort; he is…

— Confucius

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

— Confucius

Man who want pretty nurse, must be patient.

— Confucius

I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words…

— Confucius

A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may…

— Confucius

A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, he is committing another mistake.

— Confucius

The superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern; when approached, he is mild; when he is…

— Confucius

The virtuous man is driven by responsibility, the non-virtuous man is driven by profit.

— Confucius

For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish.…

— Confucius

The highest kind of man is the one who does before talking and practices what he professes.

— Confucius

A man living without conflicts, as if he never lives at all.

— Confucius

A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The small man is biased and can see a question only…

— Confucius

The superior man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he…

— Confucius

Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not…

— Confucius

While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law,…

— Confucius

Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that,…

— Confucius

The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.

— Confucius

There are three things which the superior man guards against. In youth ... lust. When he is strong ... quarrelsomeness. When he…

— Confucius

The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress.

— Confucius

A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.

— Confucius

There has never been a man mean and at the same time virtuous.

— Confucius

Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.

— Confucius