1,153 Quotes by Confucius

When the Superior Man eats he does not try to stuff himself; at rest he does not seek perfect comfort; he is diligent in his work and careful in speech. He avails himself to people of the Tao and thereby corrects himself. This is the kind of person of whom you can say, 'he loves learning.'

How abundantly do spiritual beings display the powers that belong to them! We look for them, but do not see them; we listen to, but do not hear them; yet they enter into all things, and there is nothing without them.

Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it.

When admins have faults, they do not fear to ignore them

Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Knowledge without practice is useless. Practice without knowledge is dangerous.

If a man withdraws his mind from the love of beauty, and applies it as sincerely to the love of the virtuous; if, in serving his parents, he can exert his utmost strength; if, in serving his prince, he can devote his life; if in his intercourse with his friends, his words are sincere - although men say that he has not learned, I will certainly say that he has.

All things are already complete in oneself.