Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
loyalty mistake gentleman
If the gentleman is not serious, he will not be respected, and his learning will not be on a firm foundation. He considers loyalty and faithfulness to be fundamental, has no friends who are not like him, and when he has made mistakes, he is not afraid of correcting them.
vices virtue should
If I am virtuous and worthy, for whom should I not maintain a proper concern?
people force certain
You can successfully force people to follow a certain course, but you cannot force them to understand it.
practice vigor shame
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude.
compassion feet fire
Not feeling compassion for a stranger is like not feeling when one's foot has caught fire
progress tipping lasts
As in the case of making a mound, if, before the very last basketful, I stop, then I shall have stopped. As in the case of leveling the ground, if, though tipping only one basketful, I am going forward, then I shall be making progress.
determination evil despise
When you locate good in yourself, approve of it with determination. When you locate evil in yourself, despise it as something detestable.
might matter projects
A lack of patience in trifling matters might lead to the disruption of great project.
calm worried persons
The superior person is calm and composed; the lesser person is continuously worried and distressed.
honesty yoke untrustworthy
Be sincere and true to your word, serious and careful in your actions; and you will get along even among barbarians, But if you are not sincere and untrustworthy in your speech, frivolous and careless in your actions, how will you get along even among your own neighbors? When stand, see these principles in front of you; in your carriage see them on the yoke. Then you may be sure to get along.
leader path
Do not let a leader lead you on a bad path.
teacher select i-can
When I am with others, they are my teachers. I can select their good points and follow them, and select their bad points and avoid them.
enough clear
In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.
sincere honorable ten
In a district of ten families, there must be someone as honorable and sincere as I, but none as fond of learning.