1,153 Quotes by Confucius

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression; the heart of a wise man should resemble a mirror, which reflects every object without being sullied by any

The person of benevolence never worries.

To err and not reform, this may indeed be called error.

Teachers open the door ... you enter by yourself.

The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right.

No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.

Behind every smile there’s teeth.

Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don’t worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don’t worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.

True goodness springs from a man’s own heart. All men are born good.