How great is the path proper to the Sage! Like overflowing water, it sends forth and nourishes all things, and rises up… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact. — Confucius Copy Share Image
No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change… — 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
Balance is the perfect state of still water. Let that be our model. It remains quiet within and is not disturbed on… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. — 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
There is a growing interest in Confucianism in China and other parts of the world. More and more followers of Confucianism are… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The man of perfect virtue, wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. — 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
