Funny Confucius Quotes & Sayings

A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door. — Confucius

The funniest people are the saddest ones — Confucius

Heaven begat Virtue in me; what can man do unto me? — Confucius

There is the love of knowing without the love of learning; the beclouding here leads to dissipation of mind. — Confucius

The virtuous will be sure to speak uprightly; but those whose speech is upright may not be virtuous. — Confucius

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right way they may not be possessed. — Confucius

Seek Not Every Quality In One Individual. — Confucius

By the ruler's cultivation of his own character there is set up the example of the course which all should pursue. — Confucius

It is only the very wisest and the very stupidest who cannot change. — Confucius

The sun and moon shine on all without partiality. — Confucius

Men's natures are alike; it is their habits that separate them. — Confucius

Even in killing men, observe the rules of propriety. — Confucius

To govern is to correct. If you set an example by being correct, who would dare remain incorrect? — Confucius

When superiors are fond of showing their humanity, inferiors try to outstrip one another in their practice of it. — Confucius

While you are not able to serve men, how can you serve spirits of the dead ... While you do not know life, how can you know about death — Confucius

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others. — Confucius

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors — Confucius

Man is born for uprightness. If a man lose his uprightness and yet live, his escape from death is mere good fortune. — Confucius

He who keeps danger in mind will rest safely in his seat. — Confucius

Do not use a cannon to kill a mosquito. — Confucius

The path may not be left for an instant. If it could be left, it would not be the path. — Confucius

Learn, as if never overtaking your object, and yet as if apprehensive of losing it. — Confucius

Girl who sit on Judge's lap get honorable discharge. — Confucius

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous. — Confucius

It cannot be when the root is neglected that what springs from it will be well ordered. — Confucius

Do not worry if others do not understand you. Instead worry if you do not understand others. — Confucius