Wisdom Quotes by Confucius · Page 4

The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.

— Confucius

Only the supremely wise and the ignorant do not alter.

— Confucius

Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito.

— Confucius

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by…

— Confucius

Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me?

— Confucius

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

— Confucius

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

— Confucius

If you try to do too much, you will not achieve anything.

— Confucius

A wise man seeks by music to strengthen his soul: the thoughtless one uses it to stifle his fears.

— Confucius

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

— Confucius

The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.

— Confucius

There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind.

— Confucius

He who keeps danger in mind, is he who will rest safe in his seat; he who keeps ruin in mind, is…

— Confucius

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by…

— Confucius

The Master said, “A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.” (Analects 2.11)

— Confucius

The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.

— Confucius

While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve spirits of the dead...While you do not know life, how…

— Confucius

Wealth and rank are what men desire, but unless they be obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. Poverty…

— Confucius

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.

— Confucius

To understand yourself is the key to wisdom.

— Confucius

He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.

— Confucius

All wisdom is rooted in learning to call things by the right name. When things are properly identified, they fall into natural…

— Confucius

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own…

— Confucius

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.

— Confucius

It is only the very wisest and the very stupidest who cannot change.

— Confucius