Top 100 Quotes by CONFUCIUS part 6 | Eastern Philosopher

Top 100 Quotes by CONFUCIUS part 6 | Eastern Philosopher | Quotes about Leadership

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:

“If a leader isn’t serious, he will inspire no awe and lack a solid foundation for learning.”

“Hold loyalty and trustworthiness as your highest principles;”

“If you make a mistake, do not be afraid to correct it.”

“A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”

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

“The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.”

"The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security, he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus, his person is not endangered, and his States and all their clans are preserved."

"What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."

"When anger rises, think of the consequences."

“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.”

"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals; adjust the action steps."

“A leader eats without stuffing his belly; chooses a home without demanding comfort; is quick to act but careful in what he says; and keeps the company of others who possess the Way so that he can be corrected by them.”