To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
Confucius
To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
Confucius
To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.
Confucius
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
Confucius
Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
Confucius
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
Confucius
What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
Confucius
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Confucius
When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Confucius
When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
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
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
Confucius
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Confucius
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
Confucius
You cannot open a book without learning something.
Confucius
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