Confucius: Trending quotes

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”

“To show forbearance and gentleness in teaching others; and not to revenge unreasonable conduct — this is the energy of southern regions, and the good man makes it his study. To lie under arms; and meet death without regret — this is the energy of northern regions, and the forceful make it their study. Therefore, the superior man cultivates a friendly harmony, without being weak — How firm is he in his energy!”

“You cannot open a book without learning something.”

“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.”

“Respect yourself and others will respect you.”

“He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.”

“To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.”

“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”

“If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.”

“When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”

“Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.”

“If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.”

“Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it”

“To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.”

“Study the past if you would define the future.”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

“Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.”

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”