Confucius Quotes
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The superior man is slow in his words and earnest in his conduct.
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Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.
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I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.
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By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue.
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One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.
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Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly to them, they get out of hand, and if you keep your distance, they resent it.
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Study as though you cannot catch up to it, and as though you fear you are going to lose it.
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Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
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Rotten wood cannot be carved.
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When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
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The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into proper order. Before putting their States into proper order, they regulated their own families. Before regulating their families, they regulated themselves. Before regulating themselves, they tried to be sincere in their thoughts. Before being sincere in their thoughts, they tried to see things exactly as they really were.
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When you are laboring for others, let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
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Silence is the true friend that never betrays.
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If you chase two rabbits, you catch none.
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Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.
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A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others.
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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
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True knowledge is when one knows the limitations of one's knowledge.
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When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.
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Who contains himself goes seldom wrong.
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Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.
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The vices come as passengers, visit us as guest and stay as masters.