1,153 Quotes by Confucius

The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

Only one who bursts with enthusiasm do I instruct; Only one who bubbles with excitement do I enlighten. If I hold up one corner and you do not come back to me with the other three, I do not continue the lesson.

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.

Those who know the TRUTH are not equal to those who love it.

There are not the weeds the ones that drown the good seed, but the negligence of the peasant.

He who chases two rabbits, catches none.

A fool marvels at rare things, but a wise man at common ones.