Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
gentleman pay vulgar
A gentleman considers what is right; the vulgar consider what will pay.
time reflection waste
Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.
friendship men truthful
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.
way rich honorable
If there were an honorable way to get rich, I’d do it, even if it meant being a stooge standing around with a whip. But there isn’t an honorable way, so I just do what I like.
funny-relationship quality individual
Seek Not Every Quality In One Individual.
men good-man trying
When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.
love inspirational funny
Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed.
dance men giving
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
humanity elements characteristics
Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity.
inspirational life adversity
The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man without trials.
leadership mistake failure
The cautious seldom err.
blow wind grass
When the wind blows,the grass bends.
spring heart men
True goodness springs from a man's own heart. All men are born good.