1,153 Quotes by Confucius

Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? If one remains not annoyed when his greatness is not recognized in his time, isn't he a sage?

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

It is the law of nature that woman should be held under the dominance of man.

Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?

An orchid in a deep forest sends out its fragrance even if no one is around to appreciate it.

The end of the day is near when small men make long shadows.

If you would govern a state of a thousand chariots, you must pay strict attention to business, be true to your word, be economical in expenditure and love the people.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.