I do not want a friend Who smiles
“I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I weep For my shadow in the pool Can do better than that.” – Confucius quotes
Tag Archive: Confucius quotes
I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge
“I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.” – Confucius quotes
Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles
“Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.” – Confucius quotes
Heaven means to be one with God
“Heaven means to be one with God.” – Confucius quotes
He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own
“He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.” – Confucius quotes
He who will not economize will have to agonize
“He who will not economize will have to agonize” – Confucius quotes
He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good
“He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.” – Confucius quotes
He who requires much from himself and little from others
“He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.” – Confucius quotes
He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them
“He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.” – Confucius quotes
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger
“He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” – Confucius quotes