The gentleman sees what is right while the small man sees what is profitable. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The small man is biased and can see a question only… — Confucius Copy Share Image
While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law,… — Confucius Copy Share Image
What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The gentleman calls attention to the good points in others; he does not call attention to their defects. The small man does… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The gentleman is calm and at ease. The gentleman is dignified but not proud; the small man is proud but not dignified. — 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
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 small man thinks that small acts of goodness are of no benefit, and does not do them; and that small deeds… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not… — 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
