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

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...

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule,...

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule,...

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.

It is only the wisest and the stupidest that cannot change.

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

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.

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...

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

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

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

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little;...

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little;...

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.

If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near...

If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near...

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

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...

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my...

I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my...

Moral principle is a looser bond than pecuniary interest

Moral principle is a looser bond than pecuniary interest