Category: Confucius

A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without

By three methods we may learn wisdom_ First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by...

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs

He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against