Confucius Quotes

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.

He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute. The man who does not ask, is a fool for life.

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.

I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

The good are not worried, the wise are not confused, and the brave are not afraid.

Person who chases two rabbits catches neither.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Do not be concerned that no one recognizes you, seek that which is worthy of recognition.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Our greatest glory is not in never failling but in rising every time we fall.

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.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

Chose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds;

the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue;

these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Study the past if you would divine the future.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

What you do not want others to do to you, do not do to others.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.

Mankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.

Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.

Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.

Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.

The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.

The real fault is to have faults and not amend them.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Learn as though you would never be able to master it;

hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.