They must often change who would remain constant in happiness and wisdom.
CONFUCIUSPeople with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
More Confucius Quotes
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
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If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
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Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
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Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
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The Essence of Knowledge is, having it, to use it.
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
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If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
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He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.
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Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
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The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.
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A man without a mustache is a man without a soul.
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Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
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In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
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The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.
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Respect yourself and others will respect you.
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Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.
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I am not concerned that I am not known; I seek to be worthy to be known.
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When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
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