Confucius
Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history...
NationalityChinese
ProfessionPhilosopher
CountryChina
heaven
Whatever heaven ordains is best.
men intelligence may
A superior man may be made to go to the well, but he cannot be made to go down into it. He may be imposed upon, but he cannot be fooled.
spring flower immaturity
There are cases in which the blade springs, but the plant does not go on to flower. There are cases where it flowers, but no fruit is subsequently produced.
home men faults
In vain I have looked for a single man capable of seeing his own faults and bringing the charge home against himself.
mean men waiting
The superior man is quiet and calm, waiting for the appointments of heaven, while the mean man walks in dangerous paths, looking for lucky occurrences.
promise able
In your promises cleave to what is right, And you will be able to fulfill your word.
son talent
Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.
men names virtue
If a superior man abandon virtue, how can he fulfil the requirements of that name?
women masterpiece
Woman is the masterpiece.
class people disappear
When people are educated, the distinction between classes disappears.
learning two able
When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.
teaching oneness antiquity
I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity.
love inspirational funny
The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous.
mother father hands
A father's and a mother's age must be borne in mind; with joy on the one hand, fear on the other.