Confucius

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.

Confucius

Imagination is more important than knowledge.

Confucius

In antiquity men studied for their own sake; nowadays men study for the sake of impressing others.

Confucius

In dealing with the dead, if we treat them as if they were entirely dead, that would show a want of affection and should not be done; or, if we treat them as if they were entirely alive, that would show a want of wisdom and should not be done.

Confucius

In his dealings with the world, the gentleman is not invariably for or against anything. He is on the side of what is right.

Confucius

In language clarity is everything.

Confucius

In speaking, it is best to be clear and say just enough to convey the meaning.

Confucius

Is it not indeed a pleasure to acquire knowledge and constantly to exercise oneself therein?

Confucius

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

Confucius

It is better to play than do nothing.

Confucius