Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
below highest subjects whose
To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced.
chinese-philosopher excellence
When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
cultivate earnest employ filial friendship love overflow performance polite respectful time
A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.
act contrary man single superior
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
chinese-philosopher
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
distinct flowing music parts sound thus
How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
concerned men
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
acts constant
He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.
chinese-philosopher
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.
basic good life manners others
Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.
matter
No matter where you go - there you are
inspirational knows quote-of-the-day seek worry worth
Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.
mean seeks superior
What the superior person seeks is in themselves. What the mean person seeks is in others.
heart
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart