Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
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?
animals differs mankind people throw
Mankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.
chinese-philosopher man superior
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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.
basic good life manners others
Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.
home men teach-a-man-to-fish
Give a man a fish, feed home for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed for a lifetime.
wise men foolish-man
He Who Knows And Knows That He Knows Is A Wise Man - Follow Him; He Who Knows Not And Knows Not That He Knows Not Is A Fool - Shun Him
anger men angry-man
An angry man is full of poison.
men brave good-man
A good man will certainly also possess courage; but a brave man is not necessarily good.
men confucianism superior-man
Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.
men honorable-man doe
A man who does not forget an agreement is resolved and honorable man.
men limits superior-man
The superior man limits his achievements.
men anxiety superior-man
A superior man is one who is free from fear and anxieties