Confucius

Heaven, in the production of things, is sure to be bountiful to them, according to their qualities. Hence the tree that is flourishing, it nourishes, while that which is ready to fall, it overthrows.

Confucius

How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.

Confucius

How transcendent is the virtue of the middle conduct! Rare for a long time has been its practice among the people.

Confucius

Humanity is the equity of the heart.

Confucius

I am not one who was born with great wisdom. I love the ancients and diligently seek wisdom among them.

Confucius

I do not enlighten those who are not eager to learn, nor arouse those who are not anxious to give an explanation themselves. If I have presented one corner of the square and they cannot come back to me with the other three, I should not go over the points again.

Confucius

I followed my heart without breaking any rules.

Confucius

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.

Confucius

I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or one who hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue would esteem nothing above it.

Confucius

I have not seen one who loves virtue as he loves beauty.

Confucius