Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The Master said, I set my heart on the Way, base myself on virtue, lean upon benevolence for support and take my… — 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
Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts. — Confucius Copy Share Image
I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would… — Confucius Copy Share Image
One who has accumulated virtue will certainly also possess eloquence; but he who has eloquence doe not necessarily possess virtue. — Confucius Copy Share Image
What the great learning teaches, is to illustrate illustrious virtue; to renovate the people; and to rest in the highest excellence. — 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
To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The higher type of man clings to virtue, the lower type of man clings to material comfort. The higher type of man… — Confucius Copy Share Image
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Let every man consider virtue as what devolves on himself. He may not yield the performance of it even to his teacher. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness — Confucius Copy Share Image
If doing what ought to be done be made the first business and success a secondary consideration--is not this the way to… — 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
Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The man of perfect virtue, wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks… — 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
