Confucius (/kənˈfjuːʃəs/ kən-FEW-shəs; 551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history.
The demands that a great man makes are on himself; those of a petty man are upon others.
Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.
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.
Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.
Your eyes are always bigger than your stomach.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Wouldst thou know if a people be well governed, or if its laws be good or bad, examine the music it practices.
There are three things which the superior man guards against. In youth. . . lust. When he is strong. . . quarrelsomeness. When he is old. . . covetousness.
The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step.
If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
Here is an example of Confucius sayings: "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop. " In a few words, Confucius teaches us about patience, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. But if you probe further, you will see more layers. Confucius' philosophies have significantly influenced spiritual and social thought. His views bear insight and depth of wisdom. You can apply his teachings in every sphere of life. Confucius' profound teachings are based on humanism.
Great as heaven and earth are, men still find some things in them with which to be dissatisfied. Thus it is that, were the superior man to speak of his way in all its greatness, nothing in the world would be found able to embrace it, and were he to speak of it in its minuteness, nothing in the world would be found able to split it.
He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Rather than caring about whether or not you are known, strive to be worth knowing.
Guide the people by law, subdue them by punishment; they may shun crime, but will be void of shame. Guide them by example, subdue them by courtesy; they will learn shame, and come to be good.
Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it.
Whatever heaven ordains is best.
Love others as you would love yourself, judge others as you would judge yourself, cherish others as you would cherish yourself. When you wish for others as you wish for yourself and when you protect others as you would protect yourself, that's when you can say it's true love.