Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
education wise clever
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
wise wisdom attitude
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
math logic problem
He who cannot describe the problem will never find the solution to that problem.
victory lessons defeat
There are 1,000 lessons in defeat. But only one in victory.
kindness should whole-life
Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.
stress humility men
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
love inspirational funny
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
happiness wise water
The wise find pleasure in water; the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active; the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful; the virtuous are long-lived.
honesty men fool
You can cheat an honest man but not make a fool out of him.
life wisdom answers
He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
men water delight
A man of wisdom delights in water.
love inspirational funny
The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
order law punishment
If the people are governed by laws and punishment is used to maintain order, they will try to avoid the punishment but have no sense of shame. If they are governed by virtue and rules of propriety are used to maintain order, they will have a sense of shame and will become good as well.
loyal charitable neighbour
Be loyal to yourself, charitable to neighbours, nothing more.