Confucius or Kong Qiu was a famous Chinese philosopher and teacher who had a significant influence in East Asia. Here are 10 inspiring quotes by Confucius:
“Men’s natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.”
“They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.”
“He who learns but does not think is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.”
“Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?”
“Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.”
“When anger rises, think of the consequences.”
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
“The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”