Wisdom of Confucius – Inspirational Quotes for Modern Life

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

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

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

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

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

The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

Wisdom of Confucius – Inspirational Quotes for Modern Life part 2

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

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

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.

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

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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

It does not matter how talented you are, if you do not persevere, you will not succeed.

What the superior man seeks is in himself. What the mean man seeks is in others.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.

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

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.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

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

The wise take joy in water; the benevolent take joy in mountains.

To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue: gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

The man who says he can, and the man who says he can’t are both correct.

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

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

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

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

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

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

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Choose the job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to use it.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

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

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

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

The more you know, the more you realize you don’t know.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

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

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

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

The superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

The willow which bends to the tempest, often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

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

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.

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

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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

It does not matter how talented you are, if you do not persevere, you will not succeed.

What the superior man seeks is in himself. What the mean man seeks is in others.

To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.

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

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.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

To love a thing means wanting it to live.

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

The wise take joy in water; the benevolent take joy in mountains.

To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue: gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

The man who says he can, and the man who says he can’t are both correct.

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

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

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

When we see men of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

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

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

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

There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

The man of wisdom is never of two minds; the man of benevolence never worries; the man of courage is never afraid.

Choose the job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to use it.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

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