Confucius Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.”

“You cannot open a book without learning something.”

“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.”

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

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.”

“There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.”

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.”

“Study the past, if you would divine the future.”

“Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.”

“The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.”