Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
To become a leader, you must first become a human being
Confucius
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Confucius
Philosopher
Teacher
Writer
Zhongni
Confucio
Konfuzius
Kong Fuzi
Kongqiu
Kong Qiu
K'ung-fu-tzu
K'ung-tzu
Kongzi
K'ung Fu-tse
Kung Fu Tzu
Kung Fu-tse
Kongfuzi
Kong Fu Zi
Kungfutse
Firsts
Human
Humans
First
Must
Leader
Become
More quotes by Confucius
The superior man undergoes three changes. Looked at from a distance, he appears stern when approached, he is mild when he is heard to speak, his language is firm and decided.
Confucius
The wise find pleasure in water the virtuous find pleasure in hills. The wise are active the virtuous are tranquil. The wise are joyful the virtuous are long-lived.
Confucius
The tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people can hold it
Confucius
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
Confucius
True goodness springs from a man's own heart. All men are born good.
Confucius
One dedicated worker is worth a thousand slaves.
Confucius
He who needs only coarse food, water and drink, and as pillow his folded arms will find happiness without further search.
Confucius
A man who reviews the old so as to find out the new is qualified to teach others.
Confucius
The man who in view of gain thinks of righteousness who in the view of danger is prepared to give up his life and who does not forget an old agreement however far back it extends - such a man may be reckoned a complete man.
Confucius
When the Superior Man eats he does not try to stuff himself at rest he does not seek perfect comfort he is diligent in his work and careful in speech. He avails himself to people of the Tao and thereby corrects himself. This is the kind of person of whom you can say, he loves learning.
Confucius
Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices.
Confucius
Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.
Confucius
I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world.
Confucius
Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
Confucius
In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.
Confucius
A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.
Confucius
There is no body but eats and drinks. But they are few who can distinguish flavors.
Confucius
To throw oneself into strange teachings is quite dangerous.
Confucius
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Confucius
Humanity is the equity of the heart.
Confucius
