Profound Wisdom from Confucius
Confucius Wisdom Quotes
Read Confucius wisdom quotes on knowledge, virtue, learning, and good character.
From Confucius · 551–479 BCE
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Confucius taught that wisdom is developed through learning, reflection, humility, and moral conduct. His teachings encourage continuous self-improvement and thoughtful decision-making.These wisdom quotes provide practical guidance for everyday life and personal growth.
From Confucius Wisdom Quotes
“When anger rises, think of the consequences.”
“When anger rises, think of the consequences.”
“The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.”
“The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.”
“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”
“The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.”
“A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.”
“A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.”
“The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.”
“The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.”
“Study the past if you would define the future.”
“Study the past if you would define the future.”
“The wise are free from doubt; the virtuous from anxiety; and the brave from fear.”
“The wise are free from doubt; the virtuous from anxiety; and the brave from fear.”
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.”
“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.”
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experien…”
“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.”
“Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”
“Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.”
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