1,153 Quotes by Confucius

On a deux vies et la deuxième commence le jour ou l'on se rend compte qu'on n'en a qu'une.

I am not concerned that I am not known; I seek to be worthy to be known.

Benevolence is love to all men. It is to know all men.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Anyone can find the switch after the lights are on.

If you look at their intentions, examine their motives, and scrutinize what brings them contentment – how can people hide who they are? How can they hide who they really are?

The Master said, "I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or onewho hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue, would esteemnothing above it. He who hated what is not virtuous, would practicevirtue in such a way that he would not allow anything that is notvirtuous to approach his person."Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I havenot seen the case in which his strength would be insufficient."Should there possibly be any such case, I have not seen it.

In following the Way, the noble-minded treasure three things: a manner free of violence and arrogance, a countenance full of sincerity and trust, a voice free of vulgarity and impropriety.

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