Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
men
A man is great not because he hasn't failed; a man is great because failure hasn't stopped him.
one-day ifs day-to-day
If you would one day renovate yourself, do so from day to day.
shining charity sun
Charity, like the sun, brightens every object on which it shines.
heart gentleman way
The Master said, “A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not even worth conversing with.” (Analects 4.9)
children father men
A truly great man never puts away the simplicity of a child.
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?