Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
Even if I could, I would not exahnge their virtues for my own. And that is why they are intent on learning from me.
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
Even
Would
Intent
Virtues
Learning
Virtue
More quotes by Confucius
Faithfulness and sincerity first of all.
Confucius
No lake so still but it has its wave. No circle so perfect but that it has its blur. I would change things for you if I could As I can't you must take them as they are.
Confucius
If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves.
Confucius
Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard.
Confucius
Just as lavishness leads easily to presumption, so does frugality to meanness. But meanness is a far less serious fault than presumption.
Confucius
The sun and moon shine on all without partiality.
Confucius
Things have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last will lead one near the Way.
Confucius
If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness.
Confucius
Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.
Confucius
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
Confucius
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
Confucius
If a man keeps cherishing his old knowledge so as continually to be acquiring new, he may be a teacher of others.
Confucius
We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living
Confucius
The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path.
Confucius
Look closely into his aims, observe the means by which he pursues them, discover what brings him content - and can the man's real worth remain hidden from you?
Confucius
He who chases two rabbits, catches none.
Confucius
Learn as though you would never be able to master it hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
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
There are three degrees of filial piety. The highest is being a credit to our parents, the second is not disgracing them the lowest is being able simply to support them.
Confucius
When you serve your mother and father it is okay to try to correct them once in a while. But if you see that they are not going to listen to you, keep your respect for them and don't distance yourself from them. Work without complaining.
Confucius
