Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
inspirational motivational clever
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
clever justice virtue
Clever talk can confound the workings of virtue, just as small impatiences can confound great projects.
clever rudeness propriety
Straight-forwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.
clever men littles
Clever talk and domineering manner have little to with being a Man at His Best.
education wise clever
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
clever play
It is better to play than do nothing.
life change clever
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
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
character conceal man
See what a man does.Mark his motives.Examine in which things he rests.How can a man conceal his character?How can a man conceal his character?
chinese-philosopher matter slowly
It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.