A good man is not mine to see. Could I see a man possessed of constancy, that would satisfy me. Confucius More Quotes by Confucius More Quotes From Confucius Those who know the TRUTH are not equal to those who love it. Confucius confucianismtruthknowledge There are three unfilial acts: the greatest of these is the failure to produce sons. Confucius producethreeson It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. Confucius betrayaltrustfriendship Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous. Confucius wastereflectiontime Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished. Confucius inspirationallovefunny Sincerity becomes apparent. From being apparent, it becomes manifest. From being manifest, it becomes brilliant. Brilliant, it affects others. Affecting others, they are changed by it. Changed by it, they are transformed. It is only he who is possessed of the most complete sincerity that can exist under heaven, who can transform. Confucius brilliantinfluenceheaven To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you, are you not a true gentleman? Confucius worryjoypeople Make faithfulness and truth thy masters: have no friends unlike thyself: be not ashamed to mend thy faults. Confucius no-friendsfaultsintegrity A superior man in dealing with the world is not for anything or against anything. He follows righteousness as the standard. Confucius menprofoundworld Men of principle are sure to be bold, Confucius principlesmaymen To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy. Confucius murmuringproudwisdom When abroad, behaveto everyone as if interviewing an honored guest; in directing the people, act as if you were assisting at a great sacrafice; DO NOT DO TO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD NOT LIKE DONE TO YOURSELF: so there will be no murmuring against you in the country, and none in the family; your public life will arouse no ill-will nor your private life any resentment. Confucius ill-willlifecountry Worry not that no one knows you; seek to be worth knowing. Confucius inspirationallovefunny I transmit but do not create. I place my trust in the teachings of antiquity. Confucius antiquityonenessteaching You can cheat an honest man but not make a fool out of him. Confucius foolhonestymen A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart. Confucius wiseheartmen The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. Confucius familystrengthpeace Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving Confucius house-guestsleavinghouse It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife Confucius bitternessstrife Cultivated people foster what is good in others, Confucius pettyoppositespeople
