Inspirational Quotes & Positive Life Messages
Confucius Quotes of Wisdom - Top 10

Confucius Quotes of Wisdom - Top 10

Quotes of wisdom by Confucius, the Chinese thinker and social philosopher. His teachings and philosophy has been highly influential in shaping Chinese discourse and widely considered one of the most important individuals.

  • A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake.

    ~ Confucius

  • Choose a job you like and you will never have to work a day of your life.

    ~ Confucius

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

    ~ Confucius

  • Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

    ~ Confucius

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

    ~ Confucius

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

    ~ Confucius

  • Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.

    ~ Confucius

  • The man of upright life is obeyed before he speaks

    ~ Confucius

  • The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

    ~ Confucius

  • To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.

    ~ Confucius

  • To know that you know, and to know that you don't know - that is the real wisdom.

    ~ Confucius

  • When anger rises, think of the consequences

    ~ Confucius

  • When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

    ~ Confucius

  • When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

    ~ Confucius

  • Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

    ~ Confucius

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

    ~ Confucius