Inspirational Quotes

Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.

Confucius Quotes

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Governance Justice Poverty Wealth In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.

Humility Virtue Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Integrity Perseverance Steadfastness Virtue 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.

Care for People Commitment Efficiency Fiscal Responsibility Trustworthiness 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.

Caution Morality Wisdom To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

Integrity Value Wisdom The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

Truth The object of the superior man is truth.

Beauty Perspective Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

Excellence Potential Success Winning 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.

Fear Government Oppression An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

Boredom Constraints Revenge Self Reflection Virtue Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.

Ethics Humanity Morality Respect Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Courage Integrity Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

Balance Imbalance Integration Learning Thinking He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

Experience Imitation Reflection 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.

God Heaven Unity Heaven means to be one with God.

Empathy Kindness Respect What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Effort Perseverance Resilience Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

Generosity Gravity Kindness Sincerity Virtue To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.

Friendship Inner Peace Loyalty Silence Trust Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Flow Harmony Individuality Structure 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.

Authenticity Individuality Inner Self Self-Discovery I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

Forgiveness Memory Moving Forward Self Reflection To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

Diligence Leadership Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

Generosity Self-Control Truth Virtue 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.

Future History Learning Reflection Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Guidance Influence Integrity Leadership Virtue 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.

Compassion Courage Wisdom Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Endurance Firmness Modesty Simplicity Virtue The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

Character Humility Inner Drive Self-Improvement 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.