Confucius

For one word a man is often deemed to be wise, and for one word he is often deemed to be foolish. We ought to be careful indeed what we say.

Confucius

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

Confucius

Good people strengthen themselves ceaselessly.

Confucius

Grieve not that men do not know you; grieve that you do not know men.

Confucius

Happiness does not consist in having what you want, but in wanting what you have.

Confucius

Happiness is not at the top of the mountain, but in how to climb.

Confucius

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Confucius

He that is really good can never be unhappy. He that is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.

Confucius

He who flatters a man is his enemy. He who tells him of his faults is his maker.

Confucius

He who is influenced neither by the soaking in of slander nor by the assault of denunciation may indeed be called illumined.

Confucius