As in the case of making a mound, if, before the very last basketful, I stop, then I shall have stopped. As in the case of leveling the ground, if, though tipping only one basketful, I am going forward, then I shall be making progress.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Self-Development Quotes on:
Action, Perseverance
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Even when walking in the company of two other men, I am bound to be able to learn from them. The good points of the one I copy; the bad points of the other I correct in myself.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Motivational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Learning
In a hamlet of ten households, there are bound to be those who are my equal in doing their best for others and in being trustworthy in what they say, but they are unlikely to be as eager to learn as I am.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Inspirational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Learning
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Famous Quotes on:
Attitude, Appreciation, Failure
Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.
~ Confucius Quotes
Self-Development Quotes on:
Wisdom, Simplicity, Life, Simple
Only the wisest and the stupidest of men never change.
~ Confucius Quotes
Motivational Quotes on:
Wisdom, Change, Wise
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
~ Confucius Quotes
Inspirational Quotes on:
Love, Knowledge
The man of wisdom is never in two minds about right and wrong; the man of benevolence never worries about the future; the man of courage is never afraid.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Famous Quotes on:
Wisdom, Philosopher, Future
The master said, Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.
~ Confucius Quotes
from The Analects
Self-Development Quotes on:
Wisdom, Learning, Knowledge, Win
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
~ Confucius Quotes
Motivational Quotes on:
Love, Stress
