Confucius
Confucius
Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousnes
"Sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only he who is possessed of the most complete sincerity that can exist under heaven, who can transform."
Confucius"學而時習之、不亦說乎。有朋自遠方來、不亦樂乎。人不知而不慍、不亦君子乎。"
Confucius"Perfect is the virtue which is according to the Mean! Rare have they long been among the people, who could practice it!"
Confucius"Man has three ways of acting wisely. First, on meditation; that is the noblest. Secondly, on imitation; that is the easiest. Thirdly, on experience; that is the bitterest."
Confucius"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."
Confucius"To rank the effort above the prize may be called love."
Confucius"He that in his studies wholly applies himself to labour and exercise, and neglects meditation, loses his time, and he that only applies himself to meditation, and neglects labour and exercise, only wanders and loses himself."
Confucius"There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors."
Confucius"Cornered vessel without corners, strange cornered vessel, strange cornered vessel."
Confucius"By extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, one may thus likewise not err from what is right."
Confucius"When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them."
Confucius"It is not truth that makes man great, but man that makes truth great."
Confucius
