Quotes from Confucius
To know what is first and what is last will lead near to what is taught in the Great Learning.
- Confucius
Although your father and mother are dead, if you propose to yourself any good work, only reflect how it will make their names illustrious, and your purpose will be fixed.
- Confucius
Lord Chi Wen thought three times before taking any action. When the Master heard this, he said: Twice is plenty enough.
- Confucius
Every thoughtful pin on pinterest has beauty. But not everyone can see.
- Confucius
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
- Confucius
Learning without thought is labor lost.
- Confucius
When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.
- Confucius
The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.
- Confucius
A scholar who loves comfort is not worthy of the name.
- Confucius
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
- Confucius
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
- Confucius
The man of wisdom is never in two minds about right and wrong; the man of benevolence never worries about the future; the man of courage is never afraid.
- Confucius