Confucius Quotes on Education That Changed the World

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

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

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

Think of tomorrow, the past can't be mended.

Learning without thought is naught; thought without learning is dangerous.

The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.

Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.

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.

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.

The funniest people are the saddest once.

Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.

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.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

Words are the voice of the heart.

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

To rank, the effort above the prize may be called love.