He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Government Quotes

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

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

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

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if...

If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if...

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential......

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential......

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of...

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

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

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

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed...

The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed...

Tsze-Kung asked, Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for...

Tsze-Kung asked, Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for...

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses

Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back

Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back

I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I...

I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I...