Quotes from Confucius
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
- Confucius
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
- Confucius
I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.
- Confucius
How can you love people without encouraging them? And how can you be loyal to people without educating them.
- Confucius
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
Things that are done, it is needless to speak about...things that are past, it is needless to blame.
- Confucius
Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.
- Confucius
Tsze-Kung asked, Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life? The Master said, Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
- Confucius
Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.
- Confucius
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
- Confucius
The requisites of government are that there be sufficiency of food, sufficiency of military equipment, and the confidence of the people in their ruler.
- Confucius
Dont complain about the snow on your neighbors roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
- Confucius