In ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure? — Confucius Copy Share Image
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our present? — Confucius Copy Share Image
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in. — Confucius Copy Share Image
How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should… — Confucius Copy Share Image
But if you do not have the Tao yourself, what business have you spending your time in vain efforts to bring corrupt… — Confucius Copy Share Image
You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance. — 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 country of a thousand war-chariots cannot be administered unless the ruler attends strictly to business, punctually observes his promises, is economical… — Confucius Copy Share Image
“No matter how busy you make think you are you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance” — Confucius Copy Share Image
We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3] — Confucius Copy Share Image
If a man remembers what is right at the sign of profit, is ready to lay down his life in the face… — Confucius Copy Share Image
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? — Confucius Copy Share Image
Study the past if you would define the future. I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Please stop waiting for a better and more appropriate time to become happy and focus on the moment you live in. Happiness… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To learn and from time to time to apply what one has learned - isn't that a pleasure? — Confucius Copy Share Image
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?… — 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