Category Quotations

Confucius says: “If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the

Confucius says: “If one should desire to know whether a kingdom is well governed, if its morals are good or bad, the quality of its music will furnish the answer.”

Confucius says: “If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct…

Confucius says: “I used to take on trust a man’s deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man’s words I go on to observe his deeds.”

Confucius says: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

Confucius says: “Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.”

Confucius says: “Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.”

Confucius says: “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”

Confucius says: “Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.”

Confucius says: “Do unto others what you want done unto you.”