Confucius

How abundantly do spiritual beings display the powers that belong to them! We look for them, but do not see them; we listen to, but do not hear them; yet they enter into all things, and there is nothing without them.

Confucius

How should I know anything about another world when I know so little of this?

Confucius

Humankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.

Confucius

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Confucius

I am not an originator but a transmitter.

Confucius

I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.

Confucius

I daily examine myself on three points: In planning for others, have I failed in conscientiousness? In intercourse with friends, have I been insincere? And have I failed to practice what I have been taught?

Confucius

I for my part am not one of those who have innate knowledge. I am simply one who loves the past and who is diligent in investigating it.

Confucius

I hate to tell but now is all there ever is.

Confucius

I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world.

Confucius