Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
wise wisdom men
For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say.
deities worship should
We should worship as though the deity were present.
thinking judging achievement
You judge yourself by what you think you can achieve, others judge you by what have achieved.
wise pride men
A wise man has dignity without pride; a fool has pride without dignity.
men thinking small-acts
The small man thinks that small acts of goodness are of no benefit, and does not do them; and that small deeds of evil do no harm, and does not refrain from them. Hence, his wickedness becomes so great that it cannot be concealed, and his guilt so great that it cannot be pardoned.
learning faithful way
The really faithful lover of learning holds fast to the Good Way till death.
dandelions may grass
Never overlook wallflower at dance; may be dandelion in grass.
spiritual children real
place where man laughs, sings, picks flowers, chases butterflies and pets birds, makes love with maidens, and plays with children. Here he spontaneously reveals his nature, the base as well as the noble. Here also he buries his sorrows and difficulties and cherishes his ideals and hopes. It is in the garden that men discover themselves. Indeed one discovers not only his real self but also his ideal self?he returns to his youth. Inevitably the garden is made the scene of man's merriment, escapades, romantic abandonment, spiritual awakening or the perfection of his finer self.
people may remember
Tell people - and they may forget... show them - they may remember... but involve them and they will understand.
heaven
Whatever heaven ordains is best.
men intelligence may
A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.
spring flower immaturity
There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.
home men faults
In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself.
mean men waiting
The superior man is quiet and calm, waiting for the appointments of heaven, while the mean man walks in dangerous paths, looking for lucky occurrences.