Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. – Confucius
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. – Confucius
Silence is a true friend who never betrays. – Confucius
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. – Confucius
Only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change. – Confucius
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. – Confucius
The funniest people are the saddest once. – Confucius
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points. – Confucius
The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith. – Confucius
He who learns but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. – Confucius
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. – Confucius
True knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance. – Confucius
When anger rises, think of the consequences. – Confucius
If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake. – Confucius
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. – Confucius
Respect yourself and others will respect you. – Confucius
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. – Confucius
Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them.
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without. – Confucius
To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace. – Confucius
Choose a job you love and you never have to work a day in your life. – Confucius
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. – Confucius
To see what is right and not do it, is the want of courage. – Confucius
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. – Confucius
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance. – Confucius
You cannot open a book without learning something. – Confucius
Our greatest glory is not in ever failing, but in rising every time we fail. – Confucius
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…there are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. – Confucius
Study the past if you would define the future. – Confucius
He who wished to secure the good of others, Has already secured his own. – Confucius
He who keeps danger in mind will rest safely in his seat. – Confucius
The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them. – Confucius
Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance. – Confucius
Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbour’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean. – Confucius
Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. – Confucius
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. – Confucius
Fear not to reform. – Confucius
The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live. – Confucius
There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted. – Confucius
I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known. – Confucius
I am not an originator but a transmitter. – Confucius
I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he is of outward appearances – Confucius
It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change. – Confucius
Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government. – CONFUCIUS
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