Top 100 Quotes by CONFUCIUS part 9 | Eastern Philosopher | Self-Reflection Quotes

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:

1. “When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self.”


2. “Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.”


3. “Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.”


4. “The perfecting of one’s self is the fundamental base of all progress and all moral development.”


5. “Ask yourself constantly; what is the right thing to do?”


6. "Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star."


7. “To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.”


8. “The real fault is to have faults and not amend them.”


9. “Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.”


10. "If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there,
    what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?”


11. “You are what you think.”

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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