239 Quotations by Confucius
- 1. [The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.
![[The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 2. A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.
![A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 3. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
![A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 4. A lack of patience in trifling matters might lead to the disruption of great project.
![A lack of patience in trifling matters might lead to the disruption of great project.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 5. A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, ...
![A man of humanity is one who, in seeking to establish himself, finds a foothold for others and who, .... Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 6. A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.
![A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 7. A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake.
![A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 8. A person is born with a liking for profit. If he gives way to this, it will lead him to quarrels and ...
![A person is born with a liking for profit. If he gives way to this, it will lead him to quarrels and .... Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 9. A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to viol ...
![A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to viol .... Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 10. A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our pre ...
![A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future will not be equal to our pre .... Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 11. Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.
![Acquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 12. Always and in everything let there be reverence.
![Always and in everything let there be reverence.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 13. An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.
![An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 14. Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
![Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 15. Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
![Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 16. Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
![Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 17. Boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination.
![Boldness, without the rules of propriety, becomes insubordination.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 18. By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.
![By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 19. By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, ...
![By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, .... Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
- 20. Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?
![Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?. Confucius.](/img/view.gif)
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