Confucius Quotes


Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous. Confucius Learning 1,668
Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated. Confucius Life 346
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. Confucius Success 321
He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own. Confucius Results 280
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart. Confucius Goodness 272
Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society. Confucius Manners 266
To go too far is as bad as to fall short. Confucius Excess 265
The nature of man is always the same; it is their habits that separate them. Confucius Habits 225
The way of a superior man is threefold. Virtuous, he is free from anxieties; wise, he is free from perplexities; bold, he is free from fear. Confucius Fear 212
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. Confucius Perseverance 200
The wheel of fortune turns round incessantly, and who can say to himself, I shall to-day be uppermost. Confucius 194
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Confucius Sincerity 191
There are three marks of a superior man: being virtuous, he is free from anxiety; being wise, he is free from perplexity; being brave, he is free from fear. Confucius Greatness 187
For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We should be careful indeed what we say. Confucius Words 186
It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness. Confucius Pessimism 179
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire. Confucius Boredom 178
To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge. Confucius Knowledge 175
The real fault is to have faults and not amend them. Confucius Mistakes 173
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them. Confucius Family 172
What the superior man seeks is in himself what the small man seeks is in others. Confucius Individuality 170
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand. Confucius Hear 162
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. Confucius Virtue 158
He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. Confucius Control 151
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. Confucius Poor 151
Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life. Confucius Work 148
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men. Confucius Words 144
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius Experience 144
When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self. Confucius Service 140
Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence. Confucius Neighbors 140
Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven. Confucius death 137
He who will not economize will have to agonize. Confucius Economy 136
Men of principle are always bold, but those who are bold are not always men of principle. Confucius Principles 134
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Confucius Virtue 133
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom; to practice with vigor is near to benevolence; and to be conscious of shame is near to fortitude. He who knows these three things Confucius Character 130
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger. Confucius Learning 127
Have no friends not equal to yourself. Confucius Friends 126
Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role. Confucius Worry 126
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius Diamond 126
A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart. Confucius Fools 124
Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others. Confucius Knowledge 123
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success comes only later. Confucius Success 120
The wise men of antiquity, when they wished to make the whole world peaceful and happy, first put their own States into proper order. Before putting their States into proper order, they regulated their own families. Before regulating their families, they regulated themselves. Before regulating themselves, they tried to be sincere in their thoughts. Before being sincere in their thoughts, they tried to see things exactly as they really were. Confucius Reality 120
To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage, or of principle. Confucius Right 120
Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Confucius Loyalty 118
When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them. Confucius Mistakes 118
To love a thing means wanting it to live. Confucius Love 117
The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse.... The nobler sort of man pays special attention to nine points. He is anxious to see clearly, to hear distinctly, to be kindly in his looks, respectful in his demeanor, conscientious in his speech, earnest in his affairs. When in doubt, he is careful to inquire; when in anger, he thinks of the consequences; when offered an opportunity for gain, he thinks only of his duty. Confucius Qualities 117
Study the past if you would define the future. Confucius History 117
When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself. Confucius Laboring 116
The Master said A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not even worth conversing with. Analects 4.9 Confucius Capitalism 115

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