Maxioms by Confucius
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know men.
He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.
He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in read more
There are 3 elements essential in the matters of the State, Food, Military equipment, and Confidence of the people in the ruler.
Of these 3, Military Equipment is the least important, Food being the 2nd important, and Confidence of the people being the MOST important.
All men rather die of starvation than in war, but nevertheless all men do die of old age.
Lacking in Confidence from the people, a state cannot survive.
