To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Generosity Quotes, Heaven Quotes, Virtue Quotes

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you...

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by...

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.

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.

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

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

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...

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it

Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

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

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

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.

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

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

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Failure is not an option.

Failure is not an option.

Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it...

Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it...

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

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.

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

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

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.