Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
love family happiness
He who is really kind, can never be unhappy
men practice excess
Earnest in practicing the ordinary virtues, and careful in speaking about them, if, in his practice, he has anything defective, the superior man dares not but exert himself; and if, in his words, he has any excess, he dares not allow himself such license.
archer men missing
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself.
men self way
Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself.
giving-up men thinking
The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness; who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life; and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.
men archery cups
The superior man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his position, bowing in deference. Descending, he drinks the ritual cup.
secret confucianism minutes
There is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute.
life revenge justice
For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge.
thoughtful pinterest social-media
Every thoughtful pin on pinterest has beauty. But not everyone can see.
water needs finding-happiness
He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.
love love-is virtue
I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.
love strong character
Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of principle. Love of faithfulness without love of learning degenerates into injurious disregard of consequences. Love of uprightness without love of learning degenerates into harshness. Love of courage without love of learning degenerates into insubordination. Love of strong character without love of learning degenerates into mere recklessness.
love delight knows
To know it is not as good as to love it, and to love it is not as good as to take delight in it.
beauty wise names
It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?