To know what is the right thing to do and not do it is the greatest cowardice. Confucius More Quotes by Confucius More Quotes From Confucius Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue. Confucius sincerity human-nature truth Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others. Confucius inspirational love funny The sun and moon shine on all without partiality. Confucius inspirational love funny Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. Confucius philosophical practice wise I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being. Confucius success love life The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. Confucius safety doe men If you devote your life to seeking revenge, first dig two graves. Confucius revenge life two Sir, in carrying on your government, why should you use killing at all? Let your evinced desires be for what is good, and the people will be good. The relation between superiors and inferiors is like that between the wind and the grass. The grass must bend, when the wind blows across it. Confucius government blow wind See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character? Confucius motive character mean The journey with a 1000 miles begins with one step. Confucius miles journey steps The man who is master of himself drinks gravely and wisely. Confucius drink he-man men The superior person tries to promote music as a means to the perfection of human culture. When such music prevails, and people's minds are led towards the right ideals and aspirations, we may see the appearance of a great nation. Confucius perfection mean people It is the way of the superior man to prefer the concealment of his virtue, while it daily becomes more illustrious, and it is the way of the mean man to seek notoriety, while he daily goes more and more to ruin. Confucius men mean way The funniest people are the saddest once Confucius sad love funny Justice is like the north star, which is fixed, and all the rest revolve about it. Confucius fixed stars justice Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it Confucius educational goal missing Watch their actions, observe their motives, examine wherein they dwell content; won't you know what kind of person they are? Confucius kind action watches What you dislike in your superiors, avoid doing to your inferiors. What you dislike in your inferiors, avoid doing when working for your superiors. What you hate in those who are in front of you, do not do to those behind you. Confucius behind-you behinds hate We should not be too familiar with the lower orders or with women. Confucius familiar should order Our headstrong passions shut the door of our souls against God. Confucius passion soul doors
