ConfuciusIf Language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant. If what is said is not what is meant, then what ought to be done, remains undone.371Death
ConfuciusLove thy neighbor as thyself: Do not do to others what thou wouldst not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, in… ▶371Love
ConfuciusBe not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. ✨ Confucius, Mencius, 左丘明 (1971). The Chinese classics with a translation, critical and exegetical notes: prolegomena a… ▶371Hope
ConfuciusWithout that innate sense of human worth, a man cannot long endure adversity, nor can he long enjoy prosperity.361Humanity
ConfuciusTrue goodness springs from a man's own heart. All men are born good.372LoveTruth
ConfuciusThink no vice so small that you may commit it, and no virtue so small that you may over look it.372Thought
ConfuciusOne who has accumulated virtue will certainly also possess eloquence; but he who has eloquence doe not necessarily possess virtue.361Love
ConfuciusEven four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.372Thought
ConfuciusBeing in humaneness is good. If we select other goodness and thus are far apart from humaneness, how can we be the wise? ✨ The Analects. Book by Confucius,372HumanityReading
ConfuciusHe with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed. ✨ Co… ▶372PoliticsThought
ConfuciusHe who kisses girl on hillside is not level362Reading
ConfuciusAn angry person is always full of poison.362Truth
ConfuciusI'd rather die for speaking out, than to live and be silent.362Death
ConfuciusFirst and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitt… ▶373HopeTruth
ConfuciusI am not an originator but a transmitter.362Sadness
ConfuciusThere is nothing more visible than what is secret, and nothing more manifest than what is minute. ✨ Confucius (2013). Confucian Analects, The Great Learning & The Doctrine o… ▶351Sadness
ConfuciusThe superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's minds are led towards the right ideals and aspirat… ▶373HumanityPhilosophyThought
ConfuciusGentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]352Time
ConfuciusThe superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease. ✨ Confucius (2013). Confucian Analects, The Great Learning & The Doctri… ▶352Time
ConfuciusBe strict with yourself but least reproachful of others and complaint is kept afar. ✨ Confucius (1996). Le Lun Yü en français352Humor
ConfuciusThe Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.374Reflection
ConfuciusThe superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. ✨ Confucius, Jing Shi (1968). The Sacred Books of China: The Texts of Confucianism363Reading
ConfuciusThe Superior Man has nothing to compete for. But if he must compete, he does it in an archery match, wherein he ascends to his position, bowing in deference. Descending, he drinks… ▶374Reading
ConfuciusAn oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.341Politics
ConfuciusWhen there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.352Truth
ConfuciusOne who can move mountains start with the little stones.375Reading
ConfuciusOf neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.342Reflection
ConfuciusThe superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern; when approached, he is mild; when he is heard to speak, his language is firm and decided. 353Love
ConfuciusTo know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge. ✨ Biography/Personal Quotes. www.imdb.com.331PhilosophyTruth
ConfuciusTsze-Kung asked, “Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?” The Master said, “Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself… ▶353LifeTime