Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
stars government principles
Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it
wise men foolish-man
He Who Knows And Knows That He Knows Is A Wise Man - Follow Him; He Who Knows Not And Knows Not That He Knows Not Is A Fool - Shun Him
wise spiritual people
When a person should be spoken with, and you don't speak with them, you lose them. When a person shouldn't be spoken with and you speak to them, you waste your breath. The wise do not lose people, nor do they waste their breath.
teeth behinds
Behind every smile there's teeth.
I am not an originator but a transmitter.
wisdom proud murmuring
To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.
mean pride men
The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.
men safety chinese
The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.
funny happiness pain
We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves
spiritual silence silent
If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.
mind fifteen study
At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.
want done what-you-want
Do unto others what you want done unto you.
order law practice
Lead the people with administrative injunctions and put them in their place with penal law, and they will avoid punishments but will be without a sense of shame. Lead them with excellence and put them in their place through roles and ritual practices, and in addition to developing a sense of shame, they will order themselves harmoniously
inspirational life success
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.