Confucius

A Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher. Confucius born on 551 BC, and passed away on 479 BC, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. Over the past NaN years, we have thoughtfully curated a selection of 80 powerful, inspirational, and motivational quotes - carefully handpicked from an extensive archive of life lessons and timeless wisdom. This legendary quote writer was born in chinese and went on to share won inspiring words with the world, leaving behind a global legacy that transcends borders.

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Quotes of Confucius

Timeless words and powerful thoughts from Confucius - discover the wisdom, inspiration, and voice behind the quotes that continue to resonate

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.

The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.

If we don't know life, how can we know death?

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

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