Confucius Chinese Quotations

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved.

With a heavy load and a long journey

Past scholars studied to improve themselves; Today's scholars study to impress others.

Justice for All in the World

The whole end of speech is to be understood.

When there are duties to perform [true] servants and sons serve their labors.

Respect the gods and the devils but keep them at a distance

He with whom neither slander that gradually soaks into the mind, nor statements that startle like a wound in the flesh, are successful may be called intelligent indeed.

The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant.

Everyone eats and drinks; yet only few appreciate the taste of food.

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.

What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.