1,153 Quotes by Confucius

The failure to cultivate virtue, the failure to examine and analyze what I have learned, the inability to move toward righteousness after being shown the way, the inability to correct my faults-these are the causes of my grief.

But if you do not have the Tao yourself, what business have you spending your time in vain efforts to bring corrupt politicians into the right path?

The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.

A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.

If an urn lacks the characteristics of an urn, how can we call it an urn?

Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.

He who remembers from day to day what he has yet to learn, and from month to month what he has learned already, may be said to have a love of learning.