Quotes by Confucius

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve and bad things are very easy to get.

If we don’t know life, how can we know death?

Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven.