Famous Quotes

Quotes by Confucius

• The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
• The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
• The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success only comes later.
• The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell.
• The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
• There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
• They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
• Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
• We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
• When anger rises, think of the consequences.
• When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
• When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.
• Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
• Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
• You cannot open a book without learning something.