The name "Confucius" is a Latinized form of the Mandarin Chinese "Kǒng Fūzǐ" (孔夫子, meaning "Master Kǒng") was a Chinese philosopher and politician of the Spring and Autumn period(approximately 771 to 476 BC).
The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice, kindness, and sincerity.
Confucius is widely considered as one of the most important and influential individuals in human history. His teaching and philosophy greatly impacted people around the world and remain influential today.
Quotes:
- “Isn’t it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned?”
- “Learn as though you would never be able to master it; hold it as though you would be in fear of losing it.”
- “I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.”
- “When I walk along with two others, from at least one I will be able to learn.”
- “Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”
- “The essence of knowledge is, having it, to use it.”
- “The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.”
- “Learn avidly. Question it repeatedly. Analyze it carefully. Then put what you have learned into practice intelligently.”
- “To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.”
- “Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”
Top 100 Quotes by Confucius:
Part 1: Life Lessons
Part 2: Quotes on Learning
Part 3: Quotes on Kindness
Part 4: Quotes on Wisdom
Part 5: Teaching and Governance
Part 6: Leadership
Part 7: Quotes on Virtue
Part 8: Motivational
Part 9: Self Reflection
Part 10: How to Live a Better Life
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