Confucius Quotes, Deeds And Words Quotes, Gentleman Quotes

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Deeds And Words Quotes , Gentleman Quotes

When you are ignorant about something, to know that you are ignorant about it - that is knowledge.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Ignorant Quotes

The superior man, while his parents are alive, reverently nourishes them; and, when they are dead, reverently sacrifices to them. His thought to the end of his life is how not to disgrace them.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Sacrifice Quotes , Men Quotes

Lead the people with administrative injunctions and put them in their place with penal law, and they will avoid punishments but will be without a sense of shame. Lead them with excellence and put them in their place through roles and ritual practices, and in addition to developing a sense of shame, they will order themselves harmoniously

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Order Quotes , Law Quotes

Men of principle are sure to be bold, but those who are bold may not always be men of principle.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Men Quotes , Principles Quotes

It was by music that the ancient kings gave elegant expression to their joy. By their armies and axes they gave the same to their anger.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Kings Quotes , Anger Quotes

Not knowing life, how can we know death? Why talk of spirits when you do not understand men?

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Men Quotes , Knowing Quotes

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Love Quotes , Inspirational Quotes

A person of character takes as much trouble to discover what is right as the lesser men take to discover what will pay.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Character Quotes , Men Quotes

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.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Love Quotes , Inspirational Quotes

We can know a person by observing his behaviour, understanding the reasons for his actions and ascertaining his intentions. If we do this, how can we not know him?

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Life Quotes , Understanding Quotes

Sincerity is the way of heaven.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Love Quotes , Inspirational Quotes

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

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Wise Quotes , Spiritual Quotes

Plan ahead or find trouble on the doorstep.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Trouble Quotes , Plans Quotes

In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Enough Quotes

The wise man admires water, the kind man admires mountains. The wise man moves, the kind man rests. The wise man is happy, the kind man is firm.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Wise Quotes , Moving Quotes

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Bitterness Quotes

A workman who wants to do his work well must first prepare his tools.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Tools Quotes , Want Quotes

I never really said all those things I said

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes

When the multitude detests a man, inquiry is necessary; when the multitude likes a man, inquiry is equally necessary.

5 years ago

Message Copied

Tags : Confucius Quotes , Hate Quotes , Men Quotes