Wisdom from Confucianism – Powerful Quotes to Live By

The way to succeed is to learn from our failures. – Confucius

It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop. – Confucius

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

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. – Confucius

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. – Confucius

The man who says he can, and the man who says he cannot… are both correct. – Confucius

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Confucius

The noblest way to achieve greatness is not by force, but by leading through virtue. – Confucius

True wisdom is knowing what you don’t know. – Confucius

When it is obvious that goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. – Confucius

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart. – Confucius

Silence is a true friend who never betrays. – Confucius

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it. – Confucius

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

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest. – Confucius

Wisdom from Confucianism – Powerful Quotes to Live By part 2

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. – Confucius

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

The best way to predict your future is to create it. – Confucius

The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. – Confucius

When anger rises, think of the consequences. – Confucius

Learning without thought is labor lost. Thought without learning is perilous. – Confucius

To see what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice. – Confucius

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home. – Confucius

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? – Confucius

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. – Confucius

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. – Confucius

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but it continues with persistence. – Confucius

Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up. – Confucius

The superior man blames himself. The inferior man blames others. – Confucius

The best way to pay for a lovely moment is to enjoy it. – Confucius

To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it. – Confucius

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

Learning without thought is labor lost. Thought without learning is perilous. – Confucius

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them. – Confucius

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

Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life. – Confucius

Study the past if you would define the future. – Confucius

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals; adjust the action steps. – Confucius

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

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others. – Confucius

Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. – Confucius

To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. – Confucius

The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life. – Confucius

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. – Confucius

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance. – Confucius