In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Master said, A gentleman, in his plans, thinks of the Way; he does not think how he is going to make… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Master said, "Wealth and honor are things that all people desire, and yet unless they are acquired in the proper way… — 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
Wealth and rank are what men desire, but unless they be obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. Poverty… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A gentleman, in his plans, thinks of the Way; he does not think how he is going to make a living. Even… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man is anxious lest he should not get the truth; he is not anxious lest poverty should come upon him. — 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
