Quotes by Confucius

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

Opportunities multiply as they are seized.

Advise no one who does not appreciate your advice, and do not criticize someone for a fault they are trying to correct.

Forget the injuries of the past, but do not forget the lessons learned from them.

Before you speak, think carefully about what you want to say.

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.

Happiness is found in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.

A teacher who is afraid of offending his students will never teach them anything.

If we don't know life, how can we know death?

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.

It is the chief of virtues to restrain oneself when angry.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

To learn and to let go of what is not learned is the greatest virtue.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals; adjust the action steps.

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

Learning without thinking is useless. Thinking without learning is dangerous.

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.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

To see what is right and not do it is a lack of courage.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.

What you do to others, you do to yourself.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

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

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.

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

It does not matter how tall you are, but how well you stand tall.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.

It is a great thing when a man and a woman who have wronged each other forgive the wrongs at the same moment and find peace in their hearts.