Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
dance men giving
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
humanity elements characteristics
Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity.
inspirational life adversity
The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man without trials.
leadership mistake failure
The cautious seldom err.
blow wind grass
When the wind blows,the grass bends.
spring heart men
True goodness springs from a man's own heart. All men are born good.
education teacher powerful-weapons
Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
inspirational appreciation work
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
views tree lions
A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
games play gentleman
Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3]
leadership philosophical people
Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.
thinking punishment class
Exemplary people concern themselves with virtue, small people concern themselves with territory. The ruling class thinks of punishment, the lower classes hope for benevolence.
men despair courageous-man
He is the truly courageous man who never desponds.
good-life consideration bases
Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.