Quotes from Confucius
Without Goodness one cannot enjoy enduring happiness
— Confucius
Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it
— Confucius
Is any one able for one day to apply his strength to virtue? I have not seen the case in which his strength would be sufficient.
— Confucius
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
If you want to change the world, first change your heart.
— Confucius
Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established
— Confucius
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, seek to be worthy of being known.
— Confucius
Be versed in ancient lore, and familiarize yourself with the modern; then may you become teachers.
— Confucius
Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]
— Confucius
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
— Confucius
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
— Confucius
Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune.
— Confucius