Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
truth delight confucianism
They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.
thinking gentleman progress
A gentleman, in his plans, thinks of the Way; he does not think how he is going to make a living. Even farming sometimes has a shortage; and even learning may incidentally bring a salary. A gentleman is concerned with the progress of the Way; he is not anxious about poverty.
wise men astrology
Heaven sends down its good and evil symbols and wise men act accordingly.
money business philosophical
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
real justice faults
The real fault is to have faults and not amend them.
yoga positivity chinese
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
inspiration sacred tongue
Ah, music, sacred tongue of God! I hear thee calling and I come.
trouble plans foresight
Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.
wonder knows ifs
If you don't know how to live, why wonder about death?
philosophical beer government
An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
reading heart voice
Words are the voice of the heart.
giving-up men advantage
The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage.
wise spiritual knowledge
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.
love-you demand doe
Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?