He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. Confucius View this quote
Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy, the bad points of the other I correct in myself. Confucius
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Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents. Confucius
Exemplary people concern themselves with virtue, small people concern themselves with territory. The ruling class thinks of punishment, the lower classes hope for benevolence. Confucius
Exemplary persons are steadfast in the face of adversity, while petty persons are engulfed by it. Confucius
Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue. Confucius
For benefits return benefits; for injuries return justice without any admixture of revenge. Confucius
From a grain of sand in the pearl comes. Confucius
From the loving example of one family a whole State may become loving, and from its courtesies, courteous; while from the ambition and perverseness of the one man the whole State may be thrown into rebellious disorder – Such is the nature of influence. Confucius
From the Son of Heaven down to the mass of the people, all must consider the cultivation of the person the root of everything besides. Confucius
Future generation is the most important thing. Confucius
Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher
551 - 479BC