The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Truth Quotes

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

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...

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must...

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must...

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country...

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country...

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are...

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are...

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.

I have never seen a man as fond of virtue as of women.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

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...

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

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.

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

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

Good friends are like stars.... You don't always see them, but you know they are...

Good friends are like stars.... You don't always see them, but you know they are...

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...

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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

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

Stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance

Stupidity is the deliberate cultivation of ignorance

Ignorance is not innocence but sin

Ignorance is not innocence but sin

With money you can buy a house, but not a home With money you can...

With money you can buy a house, but not a home With money you can...