Confucius Quotes and Sayings

“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius

“Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.” – Confucius

“The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.” – Confucius

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Confucius

“There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life — reciprocity.” – Confucius

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

“A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.” – Confucius

“A gentleman can see a question from all sides without bias. The small man is biased and can see a question only from one side.” – Confucius

“What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.” – Confucius

“A wise man has dignity without pride; a fool has pride without dignity.” – Confucius

“Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” – Confucius