Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
wise brave unhappy
He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.
men brave good-man
A good man will certainly also possess courage; but a brave man is not necessarily good.
government afar made
There is good government when those who are near are made happy, and when those who are afar are attracted.
beautiful wise men
Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.
heart men may
The superior man will watch over himself when he is alone. He examines his heart that there may be nothing wrong there, and that he may have no cause of dissatisfaction with himself.
jobs children home
When the perfect order prevails, the world is like a home shared by all. Leaders are capable and virtuous. Everyone loves and respects their own parents and children as well as the parents and children of others. The old are cared for, adults have jobs, children are nourished and educated. There is a means of support for all those who are disabled or find themselves alone in the world. Everyone has an appropriate role to play in the family and society. Devotion to public duty leaves no place for idleness. Scheming for ill gain is unknown. Sharing displaces selfishness and materialism.
religion world littles
How should I know anything about another world when I know so little of this?
mistake faithful promise
First and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.
practice government firsts
Ceremonies are the first thing to be attended to in the practice of government.
kindness morality loving-kindness
Surely it is the maxim of loving-kindness: Do not unto others that you would not have them do unto you.
nature pedants culture
When nature exceeds culture, we have the rustic. When culture exceeds nature then we the pedant.
inspirational men easy
The superior man is easy to serve, but difficult to please ... The inferior man is difficult to serve, but easy to please.
men confucianism superior-man
Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.
famous-inspirational men mountain
Men do not stumble over mountains, but over mole hills.