The people may be made to follow a path of action but they may not be made to understand it. Confucius More Quotes by Confucius More Quotes From Confucius A gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds. Confucius ashamed gentleman deeds Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of principle. Love of faithfulness without love of learning degenerates into injurious disregard of consequences. Love of uprightness without love of learning degenerates into harshness. Love of courage without love of learning degenerates into insubordination. Love of strong character without love of learning degenerates into mere recklessness. Confucius learning strong love Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue. Confucius fire integrity men At fifteen, my mind was bent on learning. Confucius birthday meaningful funny Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Confucius achievement done desire The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this. In a position of wealth and honor, he does what is proper to a position of wealth and honor. In a poor and low position, he does what is proper to a poor and low position. Confucius honor desire men If your desire is for good, the people will be good. Confucius be-good desire people If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will. Confucius profit ill-will action Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. Confucius wisdom courage inspirational Be loyal and trustworthy. Do not befriend anyone who is lower than yourself in this regard. Confucius trustworthy regard loyalty A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. Confucius gentleman sides men Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles. Confucius inspirational love funny An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger. Confucius philosophical government beer In language clarity is everything. Confucius clarity language The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage. Confucius giving-up powerful character Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established Confucius wise success life All wisdom is rooted in learning to call things by the right name. When things are properly identified, they fall into natural categories and understanding becomes orderly. Confucius understanding names fall The man of perfect virtue, wishing to be established himself, seeks also to establish others; wishing to be enlarged himself, he seeks also to enlarge others. Confucius wish perfect men Ah, music, sacred tongue of God! I hear thee calling and I come. Confucius sacred inspiration calling Respect the gods, but have as little to do with them as possible. Confucius littles
