Confucius Quotes

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

To give oneself earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.

Sincerity is the way of Heaven. The attainment of sincerity is the way of men.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue