1,153 Quotes by Confucius

He who sling mud, lose ground.

A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.

The strongest memory is not as strong as the weakest ink.

Happiness does not consist in having what you want, but in wanting what you have

Don't let your past determine your destiny.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them; the lowest is being able simply to support them.

I was complaining that I had no shoes till I met a man who had no feet.

There are three sorts of pleasures which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Finding pleasure in the discriminating study of ceremonies and music, finding pleasure in discussing the good points in the conduct of others, and finding pleasure in having many wise friends, these are advantageous. But finding pleasure in profligate enjoyments, finding pleasure in idle gadding about, and finding pleasure in feasting, these are injurious.