Confucius Quotes

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.

The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.

I am not bothered by the fact that I am unknown. I am bothered when I do not know others.

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage.