Category Quotations

Confucius says: “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.”

Confucius says: “The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.”

Confucius says: “The nobler sort of man emphasizes the good qualities in others, and does not accentuate the bad. The inferior does.”

Confucius says: “The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.””

Confucius says: “The Master said, “If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.”

Confucius says: “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

Confucius says: “The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.”

Confucius says: “The funniest people are the saddest ones”

Confucius says: “The demands that good people make are upon themselves; Those that bad people make are upon others.