In his dealings with the world, the gentleman is not invariably for or against anything. He is on the side of what is moral.
ConfuciusThat a man lives is because he is straight. That a man who dupes others survives is because he has been fortunate enough to be spared.
ConfuciusThe noble-minded are calm and steady. Little people are forever fussing and fretting.
ConfuciusIf there were an honorable way to get rich, I’d do it, even if it meant being a stooge standing around with a whip. But there isn’t an honorable way, so I just do what I like.
ConfuciusNo lake so still but it has its wave.
No circle so perfect but that it has its blur.
I would change things for you if I could; As I can't you must take them as they are.
Tags: life inspirational philosophy
Tzu Chang asked Confucius about jen. Confucius said, "If you can practice these five things with all the people, you can be called jen."
Tzu Chang asked what they were.
Confucius said, "Courtesy, generosity, honesty, persistence, and kindness.
If you are courteous, you will not be disrespected;
if you are generous, you will gain everything.
If you are honest, people will rely on you.
If you are persistent you will get results.
If you are kind, you can employ people.
The funniest people are the saddest ones
ConfuciusEducation breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
ConfuciusTags: education
You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath
ConfuciusThings have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last will lead one near the Way.
ConfuciusTags: philosophic confucian virtuous
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