1,153 Quotes by Confucius

The people may be put into the way they should go, though they may not be put into the way of understanding it.

There are three things which the superior man guards against. In youth ... lust. When he is strong ... quarrelsomeness. When he is old ... covetousness.

The man of upright life is obeyed before he speaks.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Silence is a friend who will never betray

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

Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.

The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.

All men are born good.