We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves — Confucius Copy Share Image
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger... Men of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Reading without thinking will confuse you.Thinking without reading will place you in danger. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If one learns from others, but does not think, one will be bewildered. If, on the other hand, one thinks but does… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may… — 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
A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Chi Wen Tzu always thought three times before taking action. Twice would have been quite enough. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his… — Confucius Copy Share Image
He who is harmony with Nature hits the mark without effort and apprehends the truth without thinking. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Master said, If out of the three hundred songs I had to take one phrase to cover all my teachings, I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Think no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it. — Confucius Copy Share Image
To learn without thinking is labour in vain, to think without learning is desolation. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man... does not set his mind either for or against anything, he will pursue whatever is right. The superior man… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Exemplary people concern themselves with virtue, small people concern themselves with territory. The ruling class thinks of punishment, the lower classes hope… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Let our reason, and not our senses, be the rule of our conduct; for reason will teach us to think wisely, to… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The gentleman has nine cares. In seeing he is careful to see clearly; in hearing he is careful to hear distinctly; in… — 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
Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous. — Confucius Copy Share Image
You judge yourself by what you think you can achieve, others judge you by what have achieved. — 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
The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse.… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others. — 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
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
