Wisdom of Confucius – Inspiring Quotes for Personal Growth

The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

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.

Wisdom of Confucius – Inspiring Quotes for Personal Growth part 2

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The best way to predict your future is to create it.

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

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

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

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

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

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.

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

A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn avidly. Question it repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently.

The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

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

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

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

The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The best way to predict your future is to create it.

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

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

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

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

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

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.

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

A wise man learns more from his enemies than a fool from his friends.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Learn avidly. Question it repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently.

The fault is not in the stars, but in ourselves.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

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

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

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