1,153 Quotes by Confucius

Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.

Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.

I followed my heart without breaking any rules.

Tell people - and they may forget... show them - they may remember... but involve them and they will understand.

The superior man will watch over himself when he is alone. He examines his heart that there may be nothing wrong there, and that he may have no cause of dissatisfaction with himself.

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

Whatever heaven ordains is best.

How should I know anything about another world when I know so little of this?

An angry man is full of poison.