Confucius

Without an acquaintance with the rules of propriety, it is impossible for the character to be established.

Confucius

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Confucius

Without goodness a man cannot endure adversity for long, nor can he enjoy prosperity for long. The good man is naturally at ease with goodness. The wise man cultivates goodness for its advantage.

Confucius

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.

Confucius

Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.

Confucius

Yin and yang, male and female, strong and weak, rigid and tender, heaven and earth, light and darkness, thunder and lightning, cold and warmth, good and evil…the interplay of opposite principles constitutes the universe.

Confucius

A gentleman is not a pot.

Confucius

A man without a mustache is a man without a soul.

Confucius

A man without persistence will never make a good shaman or a good physician.

Confucius

A noble minded person is not an implement.

Confucius