Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When a person should be spoken with, and you don't speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn't be spoken… — 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 way of the superior person is threefold; virtuous, they are free from anxieties; wise they are free from perplexities; and bold… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When three persons work together, each can be the teacher in some aspects — Confucius Copy Share Image
Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it. — Confucius Copy Share Image
From the Son of Heaven down to the mass of the people, all must consider the cultivation of the person the root… — 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
Things being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior person is in harmony, but does not follow the crowd. The lesser person follows the crowd, but is not in… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The person who is not strong enough gives up at the halfway point - but you are limiting yourself before even starting. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior person is calm and composed; the lesser person is continuously worried and distressed. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Watch their actions, observe their motives, examine wherein they dwell content; won't you know what kind of person they are? — 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, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does… — Confucius Copy Share Image
I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would… — 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
Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it. To see it a person only needs to imagine how it could be… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior person gathers his weapons together in order to provide against the unforeseen. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Every piece of marble has a statue in it waiting to be released by a person of sufficient skill to chip away… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own… — 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
