The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When the Superior Man eats he does not try to stuff himself; at rest he does not seek perfect comfort; he is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If I were travelling with two partners, one virtuous and one dishonest, both would be useful as teachers. I would perceive what's… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you… — Confucius Copy Share Image
When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his… — Confucius Copy Share Image
If the people are governed by laws and punishment is used to maintain order, they will try to avoid the punishment but… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The one who was born a genius can't win against the one who tries, and the one who tries can't win against… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses. — Confucius Copy Share Image
If the people be led by laws, and uniformity sought to be given them by punishments, they will try to avoid the… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of… — 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
