Confucius quotes

“To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.”

— Confucius

“To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.”

— Confucius

“To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.”

— Confucius

“Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.”

— Confucius

“Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.”

— Confucius

“We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.”

— Confucius

“What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.”

— Confucius

“When anger rises, think of the consequences.”

— Confucius

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.”

— Confucius

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 When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

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— Confucius

“When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.”

— Confucius

“When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.”

— Confucius

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”

— Confucius

“Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.”

— Confucius

“Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?”

— Confucius

“You cannot open a book without learning something.”

— Confucius