Confucius Quotes - Page 3

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman?

You cannot open a book without learning something.

Al cielo non chiedo altro che una casa piena di libri e un giardino pieno di fiori

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.

Words are the voice of the heart.

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

Study the past if you would define the future.

Think of tomorrow, the past can't be mended.

If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character.
If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home.
If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nations.
When there is order in the nations, there will peace in the world.

If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.

What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?

You can force the people to obey; you cannot force them to understand.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.

To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.