Confucius (/kənˈfjuːʃəs/ kən-FEW-shəs; 551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
The vices come as passengers, visit us as guest and stay as masters.
I could see peace instead of this.
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay.
Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.
What the wise seek is in themselves
A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.
Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.
What is most needed for learning is a humble mind.
The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.
We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important.
An inconvenience is an unrecognized opportunity.
Better than the one who knows what is right is the one who loves what is right.
The wise are free from perplexities; the virtuous from anxiety; and the bold from fear.
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Do not unto another that you would hot have him do unto you. Thou needest this law alone. It is the foundation of all the rest.
Behind every smile there's teeth.
Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
When you see a good man, try to emulate his example, and when you see a bad man, search yourself for his faults.