1,153 Quotes by Confucius

A wise man has dignity without pride; a fool has pride without dignity.

A man should demand much from himself, but little from others. When you meet a man of worth, think how you may attain to his excellence. When you meet an unworthy one, then look within and examine yourself.

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.

The small man thinks that small acts of goodness are of no benefit, and does not do them; and that small deeds of evil do no harm, and does not refrain from them. Hence, his wickedness becomes so great that it cannot be concealed, and his guilt so great that it cannot be pardoned.

A good man will certainly also possess courage; but a brave man is not necessarily good.

Never tire to study. And to teach to others

The really faithful lover of learning holds fast to the Good Way till death.

If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.

There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted.