Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
funny life worry
Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.
added fifty great life might
If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yi, and then I might come to be without great faults.
basic good life manners others
Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.
mistake life-mistakes ifs
If I understand Change, I shall make no great mistake in Life
done want lifetime
Tsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
inspirational life success
Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
men dupes life-is
That a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.
life stars moon
If you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot.
life educational practice
The true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
life understanding behaviour
We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?
adversity happy-life men
Without that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.
life revenge justice
For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge.
life country ill-will
When abroad, behaveto everyone as if interviewing an honored guest; in directing the people, act as if you were assisting at a great sacrafice; DO NOT DO TO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD NOT LIKE DONE TO YOURSELF: so there will be no murmuring against you in the country, and none in the family; your public life will arouse no ill-will nor your private life any resentment.
life men lucky
Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life.