Confucius Language Quotations

If names are not correct, then language is not in accord with the truth of things. If language is not in accord with the truth of things, then affairs cannot be carried out successfully.

Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.

If language is not rectified, words do not correspond to meaning, and if words do not correspond to meaning, our deeds cannot be accomplished.

The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.

If names be not correct, language is not in accordance with the truth of things.

In language clarity is everything.

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of things