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
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.
chinese-philosopher
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.
courage
To see what is right and not to do it, is want of courage.
courage principle
To see what is right, and not do it, is want of courage, or of principle
betray friend silence
Silence is a friend who will never betray
forgive forgiveness god love neighbor others reconciled thou thy wish
Love thy neighbor as thyself: Do not to others what thou wouldn't not wish be done to thyself: Forgive injuries. Forgive thy enemy, be reconciled to him, give him assistance, invoke God in his behalf.
labor learning
Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.
derived homes integrity nation strength
The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes
ability distressed man superior
The superior man is distressed by his want of ability
history needless past speak
Things that are done, it is needless to speak about; things that are past it is needless to blame.
character conceal man
See what a man does.Mark his motives.Examine in which things he rests.How can a man conceal his character?How can a man conceal his character?