Confucius551–479 BCThe quotations of
Confucius
5th-century BCE Chinese philosopher and politician
551–479 BC
28 quotes, most often on Education, Virtue and Truth & Lies. Part of the Philosophers collection.
He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Analects, Chapter IV, James Legge translation.To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
Analects, Chapter II- Analects, Chapter II, To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.
- Analects, Chapter VI, § 6.20
The superior man loves his soul; the inferior man loves his property.
Other chapters- Analects, Chapter XVII, Book XVII, Chapter VIII.
- Analects, Chapter XIV
Often credited to Confucius
Quotes often credited to Confucius that were said or written by someone else.
- LLaozi580–501 BCOften credited to Confucius
Xunzi313–231 BCOften credited to ConfuciusChoose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
?UnattributedOften credited to Confucius- JHJiao Hong1540–1620Often credited to Confucius
