Confucianism Quotes

29 quotes by 10 authors

Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior man dares not… — Confucius
Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that, were the superior… — Confucius
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and… — Confucius
Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself. — Confucius
The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who… — Confucius
The superior man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his… — Confucius
The superior man is all-embracing and not partial. The inferior man is partial and not all-embracing. — Confucius
There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute. — Confucius
Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone. — Confucius
The Way of the warrior does not include other ways, such as Confucianism, Buddhism, certain traditions, artistic accomplishments, and dancing. But even though these are… — Miyamoto Musashi
Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all added up to an extremely complex system of rituals, each… — Benjamin Hoff
Confucianism is all about tempering your instincts with intellectual discipline, with book learning. — Brian Reynolds
Confucianism strongly condemned the use of drugs like opium. — Robert Trout
If you don't know how to serve men, why worry about serving the gods? — Confucius
The gods should certainly be revered, but kept at a distance... . The way is not beyond man; he who creates a way outside of… — Confucius
To be fond of learning is to draw close to wisdom. To practice with vigor is to draw close to benevolence. To know the sense… — Confucius
Wealth and honor, benefits and blessings shall enrich my life; poverty and failures, grief and anxiety shall help fulfill it. In my life, I will… — Zhang Zai
Life and human society are the chief concern of Confucianism and, through it, the chief concern of the Chinese people. — Hu Shih
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult… — Confucius
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? — Confucius

Who Wrote These Confucianism Quotes

10 authors contributed a total of 29 Confucianism Quotes as follows: