Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
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
stars mean exercise
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
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.
stars moral authority
He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains in place while all the lesser stars do homage to it.
stars sky light
Stars are holes in the sky from which the light of the infinite shines.
stars administration excellent
To be excellent when engaged in administration is to be like the North Star. As it remains in its one position, all the other stars surround it.
stars justice fixed
Justice is like the north star, which is fixed, and all the rest revolve about it.
stars ignorance knowledge
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
ignorance moon night star
Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star
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