Confucius
163 quotes
Biography
"Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure."
"The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later."
"A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies."
"Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop."
"He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions."
"If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake."
"Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated."
"The funniest people are the saddest ones"
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."
"You cannot open a book without learning something."
"What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
"When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points."
"It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs."
"The man of wisdom is never of two minds;the man of benevolence never worries;the man of courage is never afraid."
"The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?"
"Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life."
"The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat."
"Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change."
"Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses."
"Time flows away like the water in the river."
"Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace."
"Shall I teach you what knowledge?When you know a thing, say that you know it;when you do not know a thing,admit that you do not know it.That is knowledge"
"The Master said, “A true teacher is one who, keeping the past alive, is also able to understand the present.”(Analects 2.11)"
"It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them."