Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Ignorance Quotes, Knowledge Quotes

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness

Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

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

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

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

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.

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

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

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Silence is a friend who will never betray

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not...

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not...

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is...

If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is...

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their...

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...