If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character.If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home.If there is harmony in the home, there will...

A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.

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

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.

What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?

He who is concerned only with the purity of his own life ruins the great human relations.

Wenn du weißt, behaupte, dass du es weißt. Und wenn du etwas nicht weißt, gib zu, dass du es nicht weißt. Das ist Wissen.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

If the gentleman abandons ren, how can he be worthy of that name? The gentleman does not violate ren even for the amount of time required to eat a meal. Even in times of urgency...

No lake so still but it has its wave.No circle so perfect but that it has its blur.I would change things for you if I could; As I can’t you must take them as they...

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

For this reason the gentleman will employ a man on a distant mission and observe his degree of loyalty, will employ him close at hand and observe his degree of respect. He will hand him...

He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.

You can force the people to obey; you cannot force them to understand.

If you know, recognise that you know. If you don’t know, realise that you don’t know. That is knowledge.

Wenn man noch nicht das Leben kennt, wie sollte man den Tod kennen.

The Master said, At fifteen I set my heart upon learning. At thirty, I had planted my feet firm upon the ground. At forty, I no longer suffered from perplexities. At fifty, I knew what...

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

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

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

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

Where words lose their meaning, people lose their lives.

If you don’t know, recognise that you don’t know. If you know, acknowledge that you know. That is knowledge.

Wenn man noch nicht den Menschen dienen kann, wie sollte man den Geistern dienen können?

Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it

The way of the superior person is threefold; virtuous, they are free from anxieties; wise they are free from perplexities; and bold they are free from fear.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

To study and constantly, is this not a pleasure? To have friends come from far away places, is this not a joy? If people do not recognize your worth, but this does not worry you,...

Never give a sword to a man who can’t dance.

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

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living

Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous.

,Me preguntas por qué compro arroz y flores?Compro arroz para vivir y flores para tener algo por lo que vivir.

When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

I am not concerned that I am not known; I seek to be worthy to be known.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Words are the voice of the heart.

The gentleman does not serve as a vessel.”(Analects 2.12)

The funniest people are the saddest ones

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

The Master said, “I have not seen a person who loved virtue, or onewho hated what was not virtuous. He who loved virtue, would esteemnothing above it. He who hated what is not virtuous, would...

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

Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it.

Heaven means to be one with God.

Time flows away like the water in the river.

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

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.