Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
peace healing joy
One joy dispels a hundred cares.
past want study
Study the past if you want to define the future.
friendship men air
There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Friendship with the upright; friendship with the sincere; and friendship with the man of much observation: these are advantageous. Friendship with the man of specious airs; friendship with the insinuatingly soft; and friendship with the glib-tongued: these are injurious.
worry office evil
Riches and honor are what everyone desires, but if they can be gained only by doing evil, they must not be held. Don't worry about not being in office, worry about qualifying yourself for office. Don't worry that no one knows you, but seek to be worthy of being known.
inspirational character learning
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
people liberty libertarian
When words lose their meaning, people lose their liberty.
deeds-and-words gentleman would-be
A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
business volunteer team-building
He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.
karma revenge journey
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
truth knowledge confucianism
Those who know the TRUTH are not equal to those who love it.
zealous zeal ifs
When you are laboring for others, let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
leadership mistake failure
A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.
life success philosophical
The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
knowledge learning thinking
To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.