The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort. CONFUCIUS ComfortableManSuperiorThinking
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. CONFUCIUS BitterBitter ExperienceExperienceRefectionWisdom
If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent. CONFUCIUS HumourSilence
If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things. CONFUCIUS LanguageNamesTruth
He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker. CONFUCIUS EnemyFaultFearMan
A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present. CONFUCIUS AliveDeepHistoryPresentTeacherUnderstandWisdom
