Quotes by Confucius
29 quotes by Confucius
Confucius, The greatest chinese philosopher
Life period: 551 i.Hr - 479 i.Hr
Origin country: China
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.
Quote by Confucius about philosophy, impossible, force, police, man
Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than yourself.
Quote by Confucius about friendship, man
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Quote by Confucius about modesty, man
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life
Quote by Confucius about philosophy, work, day, love, life
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest
Quote by Confucius about wisdom, experience
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or stars.
Quote by Confucius about philosophy, night, moon, stars, ignorance, mind
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Quote by Confucius about poverty, country, wealth
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall
Quote by Confucius about glory, fall, time
