Tsze-Kung asked, Is there one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one's life? The Master said, Is not Reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Life Quotes

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...

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north...

He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north...

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.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

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...

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them

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...

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

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

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,...

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...

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

It is difficult to inspire others to accomplish what you haven't been willing to try

It is difficult to inspire others to accomplish what you haven't been willing to try

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...

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

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

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working....

You can surmount the obstacles in your path if you are determined, courageous and hard-working....

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism...

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man's most effective criticism...