Confucius quotes

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

When I walk along with two others, they may serve me as my teachers. I will select their good qualities and follow them, their bad qualities and avoid them.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

The man of virtue makes the difficulty to be overcome his first business, and success only a subsequent consideration.

I am not concerned that I have no place; I am concerned how I may fit myself for one. I am not concerned that I am not known; I seek to be worthy to be known.

They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.

Reviewing what you have learned and learning anew, you are fit to be a teacher.