Let the past be past; do not dwell on what has already happened, nor advise on what is already done, nor blame what has already gone. — Confucius, The Analects
Confucius said: "The noble man has three vigilances: in youth, when his blood and qi are unsettled, he must be wary of lust; in his prime, when his blood and qi are vigorous, he must be wary of strife; in old age, when his blood and qi have declined, he must be wary of greed." — Confucius, The Analects, Ji Shi
Learning without reflection leads to confusion; reflection without learning leads to peril. — Confucius, The Analects
There are three kinds of friendships that are beneficial: friendship with the upright, friendship with the honest, and friendship with the well-informed. — Confucius, The Analects
Orchids and lantanas grow in secluded forests and do not cease to be fragrant simply because no one is there; the noble man cultivates his virtue and establishes his character without changing course due to poverty or hardship. — Confucius
If you are not in the position, do not plan the politics. — Confucius, The Analects
The noble man is open and generous; the petty man is always anxious and worried. — Confucius, The Analects
When you see someone worthy, think of emulating them; when you see someone unworthy, turn inward and examine yourself. — Confucius, The Analects
How the water flows on! It does not rest for a single moment, day or night. — Confucius, The Analects
Do not worry that people do not know you; worry that you do not know people. — Confucius, The Analects
At fifteen, I set my heart on learning. At thirty, I stood firm. At forty, I was free from doubt. At fifty, I knew the will of Heaven. At sixty, my ears were tuned. At seventy, I could follow my heart’s desires without crossing the boundary. — Confucius, The Analects
If I learn the Way in the morning, I can die in the evening. — Confucius, The Analects
If a craftsman wants to do his job well, he must first sharpen his tools. — Confucius, The Analects, Wei Ling Gong
Words must be trusted, and actions must be fulfilled. — Confucius
The noble man does not seek for his food to be satisfying or for his dwelling to be comfortable. He is diligent in his work and cautious in his speech, and he seeks to align himself with those who practice the Way. This can be called having a love of learning. — Confucius, The Analects
The noble man maintains harmony but does not conform blindly; the petty man conforms but does not maintain harmony. — Confucius, The Analects
Those who know it are not as good as those who love it; those who love it are not as good as those who find joy in it. — Confucius, The Analects
The wise find joy in water; the benevolent find joy in mountains. The wise are active; the benevolent are calm. The wise are cheerful; the benevolent are long-lived. — Confucius, The Analects
When three people walk together, I must have one who is my teacher. I choose the good among them and follow them, and I observe the not-good and correct myself. — Confucius, The Analects
He was quick to learn and not ashamed to ask questions, which is why he was called 'Wen'. — Confucius, The Analects
While parents are alive, do not travel far; if you must travel, you must have a specific destination. — Confucius, The Analects
Do not open the door to teaching until the student is eager; do not inspire expression until the student is struggling to express themselves. If you give them one corner of the square and they do not bring the other three corners, then do not continue. — Confucius, The Analects
Reviewing the old and gaining new understanding, one can be a teacher. — Confucius, The Analects
The general of an army can be taken away, but the will of a common man cannot be taken. — Confucius
