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Confucius Quotes To Truly Understand Life

135+ Confucius Quotes About Life, Knowledge And Wisdom

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Confucius was a Chinese philosopher and his teachings have been passed through generations. His words have raised an impact on various personal and governmental morality, social issues, relationships, justice, life and sincerity.

The wisdom he spread in the world has deeply influenced Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese culture and literature about life. Gradually, the growing followers for Confucianism have covered a large part of the society and it is so amazing to see how his teachings can be applied in every sphere of life.

Filled with inspiration and magic, Confucius has become famous for his powerful words that are not meant for casual readings. Those sayings are quotes which can be read again and again so that one can deeply understand the ideology of love and patience. We are among those fans and that is why we have collected the best ‘Motivational Confucius Quotes’ which will guide you to lead your life.

Reading without thinking will confuse you.Thinking without reading will place you in danger.
Confucius

Confucius quotes

 

You must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.
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Confucius

 

You cannot open a book without learning something.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
Confucius

Confucius

 

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
Confucius

Confucius

 

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Charity, like the sun, brightens every object on which it shines.
Confucius

Confucius

 

He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being the object of resentment.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
Confucius

Confucius

 

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.
Confucius

Confucius

 

What you know, you know, what you don’t know, you don’t know. This is true wisdom.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others.
Confucius

Confucius

 

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

Confucius

 

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.
Confucius

Confucius

 

I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep; for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.
Confucius

Confucius

 

There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life -reciprocity.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
Confucius

Confucius

 

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
Confucius

Confucius

 

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Confucius

Confucius

 

We take greater pains to persuade others that we are happy than in endeavoring to think so ourselves.
Confucius

Confucius

 

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Confucius

Confucius

 

He who kisses girl on hillside is not level.
Confucius

Confucius

 

If I hold up one corner of a square and the student cannot workout the other three for himself, I won’t go any further.
Confucius

Confucius

 

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
Confucius

Confucius

 

To know is to know that you know nothing. That is the meaning of true knowledge.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Those people who develop the ability to continuously acquire new and better forms of knowledge that they can apply to their work and to their lives will be the movers and shakers in our society for the indefinite future.
Confucius

Confucius

 

The cautious seldom err.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Have no friends not equal to yourself.
Confucius

Confucius

 

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

Confucius

 

Look for an occupation that you like, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life.
Confucius

Confucius

 

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
Confucius

Confucius

 

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Confucius

Confucius

 

A scholar who loves comfort is not fit to be called a scholar.
Confucius

Confucius

Confucius Quotes About Life

Confucius was not just a philosopher but an exceptional teacher as well who wanted to make education available to each person who was willing to learn. He mastered the ancient arts and meanwhile he worked on passing the knowledge to improve society with his teachings and work.

We all know with time his ideology has become the heritage in human history which is still followed by the people. Earlier his thinking had created a huge impact on the East Asian region but now his ideas have awakened the soul of his followers. Confucius emphasized on his best philosophy until the day he died.

We wonder how a person who still didn’t go through his work. Well, don’t worry if not before then today you have a chance to look at his quotes which we have compiled under the “Best Confucius Quote’ which will teach you harmony and kindness towards others.

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Confucius

 

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Confucious

 

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Confucius

 

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Confucious

 

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Confucius

 

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
Confucius

 

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
Confucius

 

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius

 

Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue.
Confucius

 

He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
Confucius

 

Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
Confucius

 

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Confucius

 

Isn’t it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?
Confucius

 

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
Confucius

 

Isn’t it also great when friends visit from distant places? If one remains not annoyed when he is not understood by people around him, isn’t he a sage?
Confucius

 

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
Confucius

 

Study the past if you would define the future.
Confucius

 

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
Confucius

 

The funniest people are the saddest ones.
Confucius

 

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

 

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
Confucius

 

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.
Confucius

 

He who excels in study can follow an official career.
Confucius

 

Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Confucius

 

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Confucius

 

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
Confucius

 

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
Confucius

 

You cannot open a book without learning something.
Confucius

 

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
Confucius

 

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
Confucius

 

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
Confucius

 

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
Confucius

Confucius Quotes

 

To love a thing means wanting it to live.
Confucius

 

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.
Confucius

 

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
Confucius

 

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

 

In a country well governed poverty is something to be ashamed of.
Confucius

 

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
Confucius

 

Things that are done, it is needless to speak about…things that are past, it is needless to blame.
Confucius

 

The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.
Confucius

 

Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.
Confucius

 

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.
Confucius

 

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly.
Confucius

 

Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.
Confucius

 

Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.
Confucius

 

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
Confucius

 

The people may be made to follow a path of action, but they may not be made to understand it.
Confucius

 

The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
Confucius

Confucius Quotes

 

Confucius Quotes About Beliefs

Who would have thought that Confucius’s ideologies will be followed after 2,500 years. Confucius (551 – 479 BC) who was known as Kong Qiu or Master Kong, had sadly never seen such die-heart followers in his lifetime. But soon after his death, a number of dedicated followers have spread his teachings and sayings to the future generations and this continued till years.

One of his books, The Analects of Confucius, was realized following his death. His principals and beliefs on family love, respecting elders, loyalty, love and relationships are well-known in Chinese Tradition. Now his ideologies come under Confucianism which is founded on the notion that human beings can improve their lives and make it the way they want!

Apart from several sayings, we have collected the perfect ones for the Famous Confucius quotes which will help the readers to get along with their life and crisis.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
Confucius

Confucius Quotes

 

It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
Confucius

 

Men’s natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.
Confucius

 

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Confucius

 

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.
Confucius

 

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Confucius

 

The object of the superior man is truth.
Confucius

 

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.
Confucius

 

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it not having it, to confess your ignorance.
Confucius

 

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
Confucius

 

A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.
Confucius

 

Humility is the solid foundation of all the virtues.
Confucius

 

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.
Confucius

 

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bended arm for a pillow – I have still joy in the midst of these things. Riches and honors acquired by unrighteousness are to me as a floating cloud.
Confucius

 

If what one has to say is not better than silence, then one should keep silent.
Confucius

 

When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confucius

 

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Confucius

 

Study the past if you would define the future.
Confucius

 

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
Confucius

 

The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
Confucius

 

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Confucius

 

To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order; we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.
Confucius

 

The real fault is to have faults and not amend them.
Confucius

 

To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
Confucius

 

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Confucius

 

We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.
Confucius

 

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.
Confucius

 

A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
Confucius

 

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.
Confucius

 

If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children.
Confucius

 

A fool despises good counsel, but a wise man takes it to heart.
Confucius

 

Don’t do unto others what you don’t want done unto you.
Confucius

 

He who will not economize will have to agonize.
Confucius

 

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
Confucius

 

I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.
Confucius

 

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
Confucius

 

They must change who would be constant in happiness and wisdom.
Confucius

 

To see what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
Confucius

 

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

 

The beginning of wisdom is to call things by their proper name.
Confucius

 

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

 

Time flows away like the water in the river.
Confucius

 

To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
Confucius

 

It is better to light one small candle than to curse the darkness.
Confucius

 

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
Confucious

 

Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Confucius

 

When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
Confucius

 

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Confucius

 

Don’t complain about the snow on your neighbor’s roof when your own doorstep is unclean.
Confucius

 

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star.
Confucius

 

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

Confucius Quotes

 

An all-time favorite philosopher is being celebrated throughout the world and we have a little present for all his followers. We have made a vast collection of his quotes on the wisdom which will impact the life of every individual.

 

 

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