Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
mean self waste
Waste begets self-will; thrift begets meanness: but better be mean than self-willed.
education men self
In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people.
men self way
Sincerity is that whereby self-completion is effected, and its way is that by which man must direct himself.
teacher self-esteem men
If a man keeps cherishing his old knowledge so as continually to be acquiring new, he may be a teacher of others.
warrior self-control confucianism
He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
yoga self moral-growth
The perfecting of one's self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.
sadness men self
What is God-given is called nature; to follow nature is called Tao (the Way); to cultivate the way is called culture. Before joy, anger, sadness and happiness are expressed, they are called the inner self; when they are expressed to the proper degree, they are called harmony. The inner self is the correct foundation of the world, and the harmony is the illustrious Way. When a man has achieved the inner self and harmony, the heaven and earth are orderly and the myriad of things are nourished and grow thereby.
teamwork reflection self
When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.
self endeavor worthy
When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.
reading ignorance self
You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.
life respect self-esteem
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
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