Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
discipline littles resentment
He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.
animal people littles
Humankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.
religion world littles
How should I know anything about another world when I know so little of this?
littles fishes frying
When frying small fish, disturb them little.
clever men littles
Clever talk and domineering manner have little to with being a Man at His Best.
littles
Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible.
littles spirituality resentment
Expect much from yourself and little from others and you will avoid incurring resentments
wise men littles
The superior man cannot be known in little matters, but he may be entrusted with great concerns. The small man may not be entrusted with great concerns, but he may be known in little matters.
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?