Confucius ( 10 of 124 )
Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear read more
Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object? -Confucius.
Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object? -Confucius.
To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of read more
To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and read more
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 most bitter.
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
To see what is right and not to do it is cowardice.
To see what is right and not to do it is cowardice.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue
