Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
chinese-philosopher man superior
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
attention business country economy employment love men people proper reverent rule thousand
To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons.
earnest knowledge possession seeking
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
added fifty great life might
If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yi, and then I might come to be without great faults.
below highest subjects whose
To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced.
chinese-philosopher excellence
When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
cultivate earnest employ filial friendship love overflow performance polite respectful time
A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.
act contrary man single superior
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
chinese-philosopher
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
distinct flowing music parts sound thus
How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
concerned men
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
acts constant
He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.