CONFUCIUS QUOTES

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.

Wherever you go go with all your heart.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

"What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."

'Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.'

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

It doesn't matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.

It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.

When anger rises think of the consequences.

'The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.'

 'Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.'

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."

'When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.'

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.

"They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom."

'We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves'

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

Forget injuries never forget kindnesses.

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; Hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.

"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.”

Confucius says: “Love one another.” If it doesn't work, just interchange the last two words.

“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake.”

“Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.”

"Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself."

"He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

"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 to them.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

"If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people."

“Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it”.

“Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.”

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

"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."

"Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change."

“Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.”

“To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.”