Tell people - and they may forget... Confucius More Quotes by Confucius More Quotes From Confucius What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. Confucius chinesecharactermen If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? Confucius fearintegritylove By gaining the people, the kingdom is gained; by losing the people, the kingdom is lost. Confucius losingkingdomspeople Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. Confucius mistakesuccesslife We are so busy doing the urgent that we don't have time to do the important. Confucius what-mattersimportantbusy There is only one thing in life which never changes, and it is change. Confucius one-thingnever-changethings-in-life Ability will never catch up with the demand for it. Confucius suicidemotivationalinspirational If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help someone else. Confucius powerfulhappyhappiness There are three friendships which are advantageous, and three which are injurious. Friendship with the upright; friendship with the sincere; and friendship with the man of much observation: these are advantageous. Friendship with the man of specious airs; friendship with the insinuatingly soft; and friendship with the glib-tongued: these are injurious. Confucius airfriendshipmen Do not wish for quick results, nor look for small advantages. If you seek quick results, you will not reach the ultimate goal. If you are led astray by small advantages, you will never accomplish great things. Confucius badassgoalwish The archer who misses his mark does not blame the target. He stops, corrects himself and shoots again. Confucius archermissingdoe Study the past, if you would divine the future. Confucius philosophicalchangetime The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. Confucius motivationalpositiveinspirational An image is better than one thousand words Confucius thousandphotography When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius changemotivationalinspirational Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius inspirationallovelife The chase of gain is rich in hate Confucius richgainshate In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. Confucius countries-of-the-worldgovernmentcountry Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts. Confucius mindkindnessart A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake. Confucius motivationleadershipmistake
