Confucius Quotes
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Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.
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If a man is not good, what has he to do with the rules of propriety? If he is not good, what has he to do with music?
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A man may not transgress the bounds of major morals, but may make errors in minor morals.
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When the perfect order prevails, the world is like a home shared by all. Leaders are capable and virtuous. Everyone loves and respects their own parents and children as well as the parents and children of others. The old are cared for, adults have jobs, children are nourished and educated. There is a means of support for all those who are disabled or find themselves alone in the world. Everyone has an appropriate role to play in the family and society. Devotion to public duty leaves no place for idleness. Scheming for ill gain is unknown. Sharing displaces selfishness and materialism.
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Being strong does not mean that you never fall down, but that whenever you fall, you get up again.
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The superior man is distressed by his want (lack) of ability.
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When nature exceeds culture, we have the rustic. When culture exceeds nature, we have the pedant.
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If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
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It is the obligation of the ruler to continually renew himself in order to renew the people by his example.
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Who heeds not the future will find sorrow at hand.
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When anger rises, think of the consequences.
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If you don't know the life yet, how could be possible for you to know the death?
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A man is great not because he hasn't failed; a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him.
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He who sling mud, lose ground.
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What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?
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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.
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Here is an example of Confucius sayings: "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." In a few words, Confucius teaches us about patience, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. But if you probe further, you will see more layers. Confucius' philosophies have significantly influenced spiritual and social thought. His views bear insight and depth of wisdom. You can apply his teachings in every sphere of life. Confucius' profound teachings are based on humanism.
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Does Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak!
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I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?
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In language clarity is everything.
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Do unto others as you wish others do unto you.
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In antiquity men studied for their own sake; nowadays men study for the sake of impressing others.
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The demands that good people make are upon themselves; Those that bad people make are upon others.
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He who is really kind, can never be unhappy.