Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
courage principle
To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage, or of principle
integrity principles equal
He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.
stars government principles
Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it
goes-on may principles
There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.
men principles may
Men of principle are sure to be bold, but those who are bold may not always be men of principle.
exercise path principles
When one cultivates to the utmost the principles of his nature, and exercises them on the principle of reciprocity, he is not far from the path.
inspirational principles compromise
Friendship with the upright, with the truthful and with the well informed is beneficial. Friendship with those who flatter, with those who are meek and who compromise with principles, and with those who talk cleverly is harmful.
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.