1,153 Quotes by Confucius

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

A Nation's character is typified by its dancers.

The inner nature of man is the province of Music.

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.

When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.

Learning, undigested by thought, is labor lost.

The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large tree.

To study and at times practice what one has learned, is this not a pleasure?

He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.