In the Book of Poetry there are three hundred poems, but the meaning of all of them may be put in a… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three things against which the wise man guards: lust when young, quarrels when strong, and covetousness when old. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I hold up one corner of a square and the student cannot workout the other three for himself, I won't go… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Chi Wen Tzu always thought three times before taking action. Twice would have been quite enough. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When three persons work together, each can be the teacher in some aspects — Confucius Copy Share Image
Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern; when approached, he is mild; when he is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them;… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three things which the superior man guards against. In youth ... lust. When he is strong ... quarrelsomeness. When he… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three things to beware of through life: when a man is young, let him beware of his appetites; when he… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I give a student one-fourth of what he should know, I expect him to get the other three-fourths himself, otherwise I… — 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
I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
How great is the path proper to the Sage! Like overflowing water, it sends forth and nourishes all things, and rises up… — 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 three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three unfilial acts: the greatest of these is the failure to produce sons. — Confucius Copy Share Image
One who will study for three years. Without thought of reward. Would be hard indeed to find. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Three Armies can be deprived of their commanding officer, but even a common man cannot be deprived of his purpose. — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three marks of a superior man: being virtuous, he is free from anxiety; being wise, he is free from perplexity;… — Confucius Copy Share Image
I do not enlighten those who are not eager to learn, nor arouse those who are not anxious to give an explanation… — Confucius Copy Share Image
There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Friendship with the upright; friendship with the sincere; and friendship… — 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
