1,153 Quotes by Confucius

Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you.

How great is the path proper to the Sage! Like overflowing water, it sends forth and nourishes all things, and rises up to the height of heaven. All-complete is its greatness! It embraces the three hundred rules of ceremony, and the three thousand rules of demeanor. It waits for the proper man, and then it is trodden. Hence it is said, 'Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact.'

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.

The man who is master of himself drinks gravely and wisely.

The chase of gain is rich in hate

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

The Path is not far from man. When men try to pursue a course, which is far from the common indications of consciousness, this course cannot be considered The Path.

If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves.