Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass. Confucius More Quotes by Confucius More Quotes From Confucius Wisdom, humanity & courage, these three are universal virtues. The way by which they are practiced are one. Confucius threehumanityway From the Son of Heaven down to the mass of the people, all must consider the cultivation of the person the root of everything besides. Confucius rootspeopleson I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught? Confucius taughtthreepractice The shortest distance between any two points on a golf course is a straight line that passes directly through the center of a very large tree. Confucius distancegolftwo In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself. Confucius archercharactermen To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous. Confucius learningknowledgethinking Love should start from people close to us, then be extended to other people, to strangers, and eventually to the world Confucius spiritualpeopleworld Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator. Confucius agingagebelieve When prosperity comes, do not use all of it. Confucius wealthmoneyuse Rotten wood cannot be carved. Confucius rottenwoodsstatistics Gentlemen should not waste their time on trivial games -- they should play go[3] Confucius gentlemangamesplay Gravity is only the bark of wisdom's tree, but it preserves it. Confucius barktreescience If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if what is said is not what is meant, then what must be done remains undone; if this remains undone, morals and art will deteriorate; if justice goes astray, the people will stand about in helpless confusion. Hence there must be no arbitrariness in what is said. This matters above everything. Confucius wisdompeopleart True wisdom is knowing what you don't know Confucius true-wisdomknowingknows Heaven is author of the virtue that is in me Confucius virtuehuman-natureheaven Here is an example of Confucius sayings: "It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop." In a few words, Confucius teaches us about patience, perseverance, discipline, and hard work. But if you probe further, you will see more layers. Confucius' philosophies have significantly influenced spiritual and social thought. His views bear insight and depth of wisdom. You can apply his teachings in every sphere of life. Confucius' profound teachings are based on humanism. Confucius perseverancespiritualphilosophy The gods should certainly be revered, but kept at a distance... . The way is not beyond man; he who creates a way outside of man cannot make it a true way. A good man is content with changing man, and that is enough for him. Confucius good-mandistancemen If I understand Change, I shall make no great mistake in Life Confucius great-mistakeslife-mistakesmistake Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire. Confucius chinesepositivityyoga The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant. Confucius chinesearmymind
