Share & Save
Meaning
Not documented yet.
When It Was Said
Not documented yet.
Who It Was Said To
Not documented yet.
Historical Context
Not documented yet.
Source
Not documented yet.
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Not documented yet.
Did You Know?
Not documented yet.
About Confucius
Confucius is a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period. He is best known for founding Confucianism, a philosophical and ethical system that emphasizes personal and governmental morality, correctness in social relationships, and justice. His teachings, recorded in the *Analects*, remain foundational in Chinese culture and East Asian thought.
More from Confucius (169 quotes) →Keep reading Confucius
- “Tsze-kung wished to dispense with the sacrifice of a sheep for the New Moon ceremony. The Master said, "You l…”Confucius
- “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.”Confucius
- “Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it”Confucius
- “Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.”Confucius
More Teaching quotes
- “Brute force will sometimes get you through a challenge, but usually not without hurting and depleting yoursel…”Bryant McGill
- “I do feel a commitment to this art form and to my father's teaching, and I think the older I get I'm feeling…”Anoushka Shankar
- “Many Christians are raised believing that to be true to God's Word means to accept that the universe, Earth,…”Hugh Ross
Explore Education
READ THE SOURCE
Books by Confucius
The Analects
Sayings collected by his followers.