Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
force impossible knowing words
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.
men knowing spirit
Not knowing life, how can we know death? Why talk of spirits when you do not understand men?
knowing cowardice worst
Knowing what's correct and not doing it, it's the worst cowardice.
caring knowing strive
Rather than caring about whether or not you are known, strive to be worth knowing.
men knowing worry
A good man does not worry about not being known by others, but rather is concerned about not knowing them.
happiness knowing knowing-something
Knowing something is not as good as liking it. Liking something is not as good as rejoicing in it.
knowing true-wisdom knows
True wisdom is knowing what you don't know
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.