Study the past if you would define the future. Auteur: Confucius Copy Quote More from Confucius “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.” “A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.” “The Master said of Gong Yechang, “He is marriageable. Although he was once impr…” “Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.”