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Confucius Quotes & Sayings

To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must cultivate our personal life; and to cultivate our personal life, we must first set our hear
Confucius in CHANGE

The superior man will watch over himself when he is alone. He examines his heart that there may be nothing wrong there, and that he may have no cause of dissatisfaction with himself.
Confucius in CHARACTER

To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude. He who knows these three things
Confucius in CHARACTER

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Confucius in CHARACTER

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The cautious seldom err.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Study the past, if you would divine the future.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, see to the (be?) worthy of being known.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

You cannot open a book without learning something.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The object of the superior man is truth.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
Confucius in Chinese Philosopher Quotes

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