Wisdom is worried for being slow in its speech and expeditious in its actions. — Confucius Copy Share Image
By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue. — Confucius Copy Share Image
A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present? — 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
A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. — 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
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
Without goodness a man cannot endure adversity for long, nor can he enjoy prosperity for long. The good man is naturally at… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not… — Confucius Copy Share Image
Do not worry about not holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role. Worry not that no one knows of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The wise man admires water, the kind man admires mountains. The wise man moves, the kind man rests. The wise man is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
He who keeps danger in mind, is he who will rest safe in his seat; he who keeps ruin in mind, is… — Confucius Copy Share Image
The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The… — Confucius Copy Share Image
“Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.” — 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
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
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
Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous. — Confucius Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in. — Confucius Copy Share Image
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it. — Confucius Copy Share Image
There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Know what you know and know that you don't know what you don't know — that is the characteristic of one who knows. — 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
A wise man seeks by music to strengthen his soul: the thoughtless one uses it to stifle his fears. — Confucius Copy Share Image
The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development. — Confucius Copy Share Image
Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man. — Confucius Copy Share Image
“They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.” — Confucius Copy Share Image
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others. — Confucius Copy Share
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
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right. — Confucius Copy Share
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge. — Confucius Copy Share
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
Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak! — Confucius Copy Share
