Confucius

Not too isolated, not too many relationships, the middle, that’s wisdom.

Confucius

Nothing is more visible than things hidden; Nothing is more manifest than things minute; Therefore, the superior man should be aware of his aloneness.

Confucius

Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.

Confucius

Of neighborhoods, benevolence is the most beautiful. How can the man be considered wise who when he had the choice does not settle in benevolence.

Confucius

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.

Confucius

One who has accumulated virtue will certainly also possess eloquence; but he who has eloquence doe not necessarily possess virtue.

Confucius

One who is by nature daring and is suffering from poverty will not long be law-abiding. Indeed, any men, save those that are truly good, if their sufferings are very great, will be likely to rebel.

Confucius

One who never anticipates deceit or expects duplicity, and yet is the first to recognize such things – is that not a sage indeed?

Confucius

One who will study for three years. Without thought of reward. Would be hard indeed to find.

Confucius

Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact.

Confucius