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.
Justice is like the north star, which is fixed, and all the rest revolve about it.
There are some with whom we may study in common, but we shall find them unable to go along with us to principles. Perhaps we may go on with them to principles, but we shall find them unable to get established in those along with us. Or if we may get so established along with them, we shall find them unable to weigh occurring events along with us.
The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not. . Are both correct
I have never seen one who really loves goodness or one who really hates wickedness. One who really loves goodness will not place anything above it. One who really hates wickedness will practice goodness in such a way that wickedness will have no chance to get at him. Is there anyone who has devoted his whole strength to doing good for even as long as a single day? I have not seen anyone give up such an attempt because he had not the strength to go on. Perhaps there is such a case, but I have never seen it.
One hundred women are not worth a single testicle.
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.
Man is born with uprightness. If one loses it, he will be lucky if he escapes with his life.
Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile.
When people are educated, the distinction between classes disappears.
The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.
To know your faults and be able to change is the greatest virtue.
When young, beware of fighting; when strong, beware of sex; and when old, beware of possession.
What is necessary is to rectify names.
Your eyes are always bigger than your stomach.
The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
I could see peace instead of this.
Knowing something is not as good as liking it. Liking something is not as good as rejoicing in it.