Confucius Quotes
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One hundred women are not worth a single testicle.
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He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
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Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not do to others what thou wouldst not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, invoke God in his behalf.
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A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.
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The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
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Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? If one remains not annoyed when he is not understood by people around him, isn't he a sage?
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The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress.
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A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.
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Don't curse the darkness, light a candle.
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Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
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Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.
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Don't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.
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To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare to remain incorrect?
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There are those men who say to repay evil with kindness. But I say, how then are we to repay kindness? Repay kindness with kindness, but repay evil with justice.
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I am not bothered by the fact that I am not understood. I am bothered when I do not know others.
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The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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If a man sets his heart on benevolence he will be free from evil.
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The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.
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All people are the same; only their habits differ.
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The wise man delights in water, the Good man delights in mountains. For the wise move; but the Good stay still. The wise are happy; but the good secure.
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First and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.