“The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.””
Quotes by Confucius 孔子
“To know what is first and what is last will lead near to what is taught in the Great Learning.””
“A man whose strength gives out collapses along the course. In your case you set the limits beforehand.””
“Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy, the bad points of the other I correct in myself.””
“The Master is cordial yet stern, awe-inspiring yet not fierce and respectful yet at ease.””
“The philosopher Zeng said, "I daily examine myself on three points: whether, in transacting business for others, I may have been not faithful; whether, in intercourse with friends, I may have been not sincere; whether I may have not mastered and practiced the instructions of my teacher.””
“He who studies but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not study is dangerous.””
Confucius, known in Chinese as Kong Fuzi, was a philosopher and educator whose teachings have profoundly influenced Chinese culture and thought. Born in the state of Lu during the Spring and Autumn pe...