Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
relationship forgiveness faith
Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.
men heaven produce
Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.
army chinese mind
The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant.
past destiny determine
Don't let your past determine your destiny.
military government people
The requisites of government are that there be sufficiency of food, sufficiency of military equipment, and the confidence of the people in their ruler.
hate men feet
A gentleman can withstand hardships; it is only the small man who, when submitted to them, is swept off his feet.
integrity character mean
Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
mean men virtuous
There has never been a man mean and at the same time virtuous.
men deeds great-men
The great man is sparing in words but prodigal in deeds.
wind storm stronger
The green reed which bends in the wind is stronger than the mighty oak which breaks in a storm.
heaven brilliant influence
Sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only he who is possessed of the most complete sincerity that can exist under heaven, who can transform.
men
Man shoot at nothing, sure to hit it.
beautiful children parenting
The most beautiful sight in the world is a little child going confidently down the road of life after you have shown him the way.
people good-people
Good people strengthen themselves ceaselessly