Quotes by Confucius

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

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.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

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

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!

No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.