Wisdom Quotes by Confucius · Page 3

Sincerity is the way of heaven.

— Confucius

It is man that makes truth great, and not truth that makes man great.

— Confucius

When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his…

— Confucius

The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into…

— Confucius

Love makes a spot beautiful: who chooses not to dwell in love, has he got wisdom?

— Confucius

Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.

— Confucius

The sun and moon shine on all without partiality.

— Confucius

The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.

— Confucius

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

— Confucius

He who keeps danger in mind will rest safely in his seat.

— Confucius

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

— Confucius

To be fond of learning is to draw close to wisdom. To practice with vigor is to draw close to benevolence. To…

— Confucius

Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.

— Confucius

Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.

— Confucius

To know that one knows what one knows, and to know that one doesn't know what one doesn't know, there lies true…

— Confucius

By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.

— Confucius

Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing.

— Confucius

He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.

— Confucius

“They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.”

— Confucius

To give oneself ernestly to securing righteousness and justice among the people, and while respecting the gods and demons, to keep aloof…

— Confucius

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.

— Confucius

Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety.

— Confucius

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

— Confucius

Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

— Confucius

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

— Confucius