Confucius ( 10 of 124 )
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something read more
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses
Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
If I ever reach heaven I expect to find three wonders there: first, to meet some I had not thought read more
If I ever reach heaven I expect to find three wonders there: first, to meet some I had not thought to see there; second, to miss some I had expected to see there; and third, the greatest wonder of all, to find myself there
Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue
is at hand.
Is virtue a thing remote? I wish to be virtuous, and lo! virtue
is at hand.
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.
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.
