Wisdom Quotes by Confucius · Page 3

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

— Confucius

Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one.

— Confucius

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. --Confucius

— Confucius

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

— Confucius

Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.

— Confucius

To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.

— Confucius

The only people who cannot change are the most wise and the most stupid.

— Confucius

Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.

— Confucius

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

— 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

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

— 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

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell…

— Confucius

In dealing with the dead, if we treat them as if they were entirely dead, that would show a want of affection…

— Confucius

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.

— Confucius

The man of wisdom has no perplexity; the man of humanity has no worry; the man of courage has no fear.

— Confucius

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for…

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

Not too isolated, not too many relationships, the middle, that's wisdom.

— Confucius

It is only the very wisest and the very stupidest who never change.

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

To know that you know, and to know that you don't know - that is real wisdom.

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

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

— Confucius

It cannot be when the root is neglected that what springs from it will be well ordered.

— Confucius

Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.

— Confucius