Confucius Quotes

“He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.”

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

“Men's natures are alike. It's their habits that separate them.”

“The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

“What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.”

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”

“Leave the table while you still feel you could eat a little more.”

“The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come.”

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.”

“When you see a good person, think of becoming like her or him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”

“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”

“A great man is hard on himself; a small man is hard on others.”

“They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.”

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”

“Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.”

“Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.”

“The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.”

“What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.”

“The man who chases two rabbits catches neither.”

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

“He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.”

“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”

“The journey is the reward.”

“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it is committing another mistake.”

“To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.”

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.”

“When anger rises, think of the consequences.”

“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.”

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.”

“He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.”

“The superior man thinks only of virtue - the common man thinks only of comfort.”

“Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.”