Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
essence use
The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it.
use cannons
Don't use cannon to kill musquito.
used said
I used to listen to what others said, and expect them to act accordingly. But nowadays, I listen to what they say, and then observe what they do.
men reliability useless
A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.
trying use deceiving
Music is the one thing in which there is no use trying to deceive others or make false pretenses.
practice useless essentials
Knowledge without practice is useless. Practice without knowledge is dangerous.
use wealth prosperity
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
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.