Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
act contrary man single superior
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
acts constant
He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.
people acting may
The people may be made to follow a path of action but they may not be made to understand it.
gentleman action diligent
The gentleman prefers to be slow in word but diligent in action.
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.
three action enough
Chi Wen Tzu always thought three times before taking action. Twice would have been quite enough.
ill-will action profit
If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.
watches action kind
Watch their actions, observe their motives, examine wherein they dwell content; won't you know what kind of person they are?
speech action worried
Wisdom is worried for being slow in its speech and expeditious in its actions.
derived homes integrity nation strength
The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes
history needless past speak
Things that are done, it is needless to speak about; things that are past it is needless to blame.
constitute five kindness perfect
Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity, kindness
becomes risk rules
Boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination.
ability distressed man superior
The superior man is distressed by his want of ability