Confucius Quotes

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

Wenn man noch nicht das Leben kennt, wie sollte man den Tod kennen.

Wenn man noch nicht den Menschen dienen kann, wie sollte man den Geistern dienen können?

Die Wahrheit hat keinen Erfolg.

What the superior man seeks is in himself what the small man seeks is in others.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

The Master said, “A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the ...

Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes b...

Time flows away like the water in the river.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, ...

The way of a superior man is threefold: Virtuous he is free from anxieties wise he is free from p...

If your desire is for good, the people will be good.

He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Wenn du weißt, behaupte, dass du es weißt. Und wenn du etwas nicht weißt, gib zu, dass du es nicht w...

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

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All go...

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? Wha...

The Master said, “What a worthy man was Yan Hui! Living in a narrow alley, subsisting upon meager bi...

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound togethe...

he who will not economize will have to agonize

What you do not want others to do to you do not do to others.

It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather you...

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

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

Where words lose their meaning, people lose their lives.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Words are the voice of the heart.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

The cautious seldom err.

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

Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it

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

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

He who searches for evil, must first look at his own reflection.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which ke...

Respect yourself and others will respect you.

The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments o...

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

The superior man understands what is right the inferior man understands what will sell.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me I will be concerned at my own want of ability....

The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man perfected without trials.

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

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the ...

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All go...

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you...

Study the past if you would define the future.

Learning without thought is labor lost.

The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct

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

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability he is not distressed by the fact th...

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps tho...

I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and ear...

A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest ...

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.

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...

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

He who is concerned only with the purity of his own life ruins the great human relations.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.

The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success comes only later.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

Think of tomorrow, the past can't be mended.

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

If we don't know life, how can we know death?

A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second...

To see what is right and not do it is want of courage.

To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerit...

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.

If a man take no thought about what is distant he will find sorrow near at hand.

At fifteen I set my heart upon learning. At thirty, I had planted my feet firm upon the ground. At f...

The object of the superior man is truth.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflec...

There is nothing more real than what cannot be seen and there is nothing more certain than what cann...

The Master said, “Wealth and honor are things that all people desire, and yet unless they are acquir...

The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse g...

The Master said, “A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashame...

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good ...

Recompense injury with justice and recompense kindness with kindness.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven.

Learning without thought is labor lost thought without learning is perilous.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys ...