Category Archives: Confucius

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “The superior man will watch over himself when he is alone. He examines his heart that there may be nothing wrong there, and that he may … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “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 … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “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 … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “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 … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not to others what thou wouldn’t not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must put the family in … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “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 … Continue reading →

Quote from the Chinese philosopher Confucius who lived from 551 BC to 479 BC “There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is … Continue reading →