You can force the people to obey; you cannot force them to understand.
There is never a case when the root is in order and yet the branches are in order.
A man who has committed a mistake and doesn't correct it, is committing another mistake.
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his actions.
He who is concerned only with the purity of his own life ruins the great human relations.
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
Where words lose their meaning, people lose their lives.
Imagination is more important than knowledge.
No matter where you go, there you are.
Think of tomorrow, the past can't be mended.
Men do not stumble over mountains, but over molehills.
I hate to tell but now is all there ever is.
Even four harnessed horses cannot bring imprudent words back into the mouth.
The master said, “the gentleman does not serve as a vessel.
If you did not do so for the sake of riches,you must have done so for the sake of novelty.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it: by confucius not andy warhol.
Learning without reflection is a waste. Reflection without learning is dangerous.
Anyone can find the switch after the lights are on.
If your desire is for good, the people will be good.
Don't look for a black cat in a dark room, especially if it is not there...
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.
He who who says he can and he who says he can’t are both usually right.
At fifteen my mind was directed to study, and at thirty I knew where to stand.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
Those who cannot forgive others break the bridge over which they themselves must pass.
Return good for good; return evil with justice.
I am not an originator but a transmitter.
Writing cannot express all words, words cannot encompass all ideas.
What can a man do with music who is not benevolent?