To take what you know for what you know, and what you do not know for what you do not know, that… — 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
Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others. — 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
“What is governing to a man that can rule himself? If he cannot rule himself, how shall he rule others?” — 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
To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof… — Confucius Copy Share Image
All wisdom is rooted in learning to call things by the right name. When things are properly identified, they fall into natural… — Confucius Copy Share Image
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by… — Confucius Copy Share Image
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by… — Confucius Copy Share Image
He Who Knows And Knows That He Knows Is A Wise Man - Follow Him; He Who Knows Not And Knows Not… — 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
Wealth and rank are what men desire, but unless they be obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. Poverty… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise… — 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
The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into… — 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
