Confucius Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Confucius quotes, Confucius sayings, and Confucius proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

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
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. Confucius
We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one. Confucius
We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one. Confucius
When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war. Confucius
In old days men studied for the sake of self-improvement; nowadays men study in order to impress other people. Confucius
Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more. Confucius
Virtue is like a polar star, which keeps its place, and all stars turn towards it. Confucius
You cannot open a book without learning something. Confucius
Words are the voice of the heart. Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius
Wherever you go, go with all your heart. Confucius
If you are positive, you'll see opportunities instead of obstacles. Confucius
The father who does not teach his son duties is equally guilty of the son who neglects them. Confucius
If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness. Confucius
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. Confucius
He who rules by moral force is like the pole star, which remains in place while all the lesser stars do homage to it. Confucius
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest, success only comes later. Confucius
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. Confucius
The gem cannot be polished without friction nor man without trials. Confucius
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Confucius
The Master said, "Do not worry because you have no official position. Worry about your qualifications. Do not worry because no one appreciates your abilities. Seek to be worthy of appreciation." Confucius
The proper man understands equity, the small man profits. Confucius