In a State, pecuniary gain is not to be considered to be prosperity, but its prosperity will be found in righteousness. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The commander of the forces of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot… — 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
Let the states of equilibrium and harmony exist in perfection, and a happy order will prevail throughout heaven and earth, and all… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If you would govern a state of a thousand chariots (a small-to-middle-size state), you must pay strict attention to business, be true… — Confucius Copy Share Image
From the loving example of one family a whole State may become loving, and from its courtesies, courteous; while from the ambition… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When a man comes to me, I accept him at his best, not at his worst. Why make so much ado? When… — 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
Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Behave when away from home as though you were in the presence of an honored guest. Employ the people as though you… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To be fond of learning is to draw close to wisdom. To practice with vigor is to draw close to benevolence. To… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler.… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into… — 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
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
