Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
concerned men
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
chinese-philosopher
I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
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.
chinese-philosopher excellence
When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
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.
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.
chinese-philosopher man superior
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
chinese-philosopher worst
To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
behavior master others practice rule serve word
Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life?" The Master said, "Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others
everywhere five generosity heaven perfect practice
To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
continue failure remember unless wrong
To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it
inspirational knows quote-of-the-day seek worry worth
Worry not that no one knows of you; seek to be worth knowing.
mean seeks superior
What the superior person seeks is in themselves. What the mean person seeks is in others.