“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.””
Great Learning: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese 大學: A Confucian Classic of Ancient Chinese Literature 四書
“A man whose strength gives out collapses along the course. In your case you set the limits beforehand.””
The Analects of Confucius: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese: 論語
“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 Analects of Confucius: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese: 論語
“The Master is cordial yet stern, awe-inspiring yet not fierce and respectful yet at ease.””
The Analects of Confucius: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese: 論語
“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.””
The Analects of Confucius: Bilingual Edition, English and Chinese: 論語
“He who studies but does not think is lost. He who thinks but does not study is dangerous.””
Confucius 孔子
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...