The more man meditates upon good thoughts,
the better will be his world and the world at large.
--Confucius
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
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.
--Confucius
Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.
--Confucius
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
--Confucius
The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others,
and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does the reverse.
--Confucius
The superior man bends his attention to what is radical.
That being established, all practical courses naturally grow up.
--Confucius (551-479 B.C.)
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
--Confucius
To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order;
to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order;
to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life;
we must first set our hearts right.
--Confucius
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
--Confucius
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
--Confucius
To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
--Confucius
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