Kung Fu-tzu Confucius Quotes on Wisdom & Knowledge (10 Quotes)

The heart of the wise, like a mirror should reflect all objects without being sullied by any.

To understand yourself is the key to wisdom.

The way of a superior man is threefold Virtuous, he is free from anxieties Wise, he is free from perplexities Bold, he is free from fear.

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.

There are three marks of a superior man being virtuous, he is free from anxiety being wise, he is free from perplexity being brave, he is free from fear.

Yu, shall I teach you what knowledge is When you know a thing, to recognize that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to recognize that you do not know it. That is knowledge.

It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good how can he be accorded the name of wise.

Love of goodness without love of learning degenerates into simple-mindedness. Love of knowledge without love of learning degenerates into utter lack of principle. Love of faithfulness without love of learning degenerates into injurious disregard of consequences. Love of uprightness without love of learning degenerates into harshness. Love of courage without love of learning degenerates into insubordination. Love of strong character without love of learning degenerates into mere recklessness.

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

He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.