1,153 Quotes by Confucius

In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.

Sincerity is the way of heaven.

There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life -reciprocity.

He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.

Gravity is only the bark of wisdom's tree, but it preserves it.

Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.

The Master said, “A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.” (Analects 2.11)

Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role.

The gentleman holds justice to be of highest importance. If a gentleman has courage but neglects justice, he becomes insurgent. If an inferior man has courage but neglects justice, he becomes a thief.