Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
Confucius Quotes
IntegrityWisdomValue The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
ResiliencePerseveranceEffort Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
CommitmentTrustworthinessFiscal ResponsibilityCare for PeopleEfficiency To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons.
LearningThinkingBalanceImbalanceIntegration He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
VirtueGravityGenerositySincerityKindness To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
VirtueRevengeConstraintsBoredomSelf-Reflection Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
GovernancePovertyWealthJustice In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
VirtueIntegrityPerseveranceSteadfastness The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
ReflectionImitationExperience 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.
WinningSuccessPotentialExcellence 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.
RespectHumanityMoralityEthics Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
ForgivenessMoving ForwardMemorySelf-Reflection To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
Self-ImprovementHumilityInner DriveCharacter 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.
TruthSelf-ControlGenerosityVirtue Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
FirmnessEnduranceSimplicityModestyVirtue The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
LeadershipVirtueInfluenceGuidanceIntegrity He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
WisdomCompassionCourage Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
HarmonyIndividualityFlowStructure How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
AuthenticitySelf-DiscoveryIndividualityInner Self I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
Self-revelationAuthenticityUnderstanding Others Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A man simply cannot conceal himself!
SelfishnessReputationCriticism He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against.
PreparationPlanningEffortConsequence Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
IntegrityConsistencyAccountability A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
KnowledgeHumilitySelf-AwarenessLearningWisdom Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
LeadershipImperfectionGrowth 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.
Propriety Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety.
TalentPotentialExcellenceKnowledge Sharing To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced.