Confucius

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Confucius

When words lose their meaning, people lose their liberty.

Confucius

When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire.

Confucius

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.

Confucius

When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.

Confucius

Which demands a lot of himself and some others, will be free from hatred.

Confucius

Wisdom delights in water; love delights in hills. Wisdom is stirring; love is quiet. Wisdom is merry; love grows old.

Confucius

Wisdom is rooted in watching with affection the way people grow.

Confucius

Wisdom is worried for being slow in its speech and expeditious in its actions.

Confucius

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Confucius