1,153 Quotes by Confucius

Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.

Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.

The funniest people are the saddest once

A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.

We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important.

Transport a handful of earth everyday and you will make a mountain.