

The philosophy of Confucius, also known as Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, the correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.

It is thought that Confucius was born on September 28, 551 BC, in the district of Zou, near present-day Qufu, China.


Throughout history, Confucius is widely considered one of the most important and influential individuals in affecting the lives of humanity. His teaching and philosophy greatly impacted people around the world and still linger in today’s society.

His moral teachings emphasized self-cultivation, emulation of moral exemplars, and the attainment of skilled judgment rather than knowledge of rules. Confucian ethics may, therefore, be considered a type of virtue ethics.

Confucius Quotes:


2. “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”




6. “Don’t do unto others what you don’t want done unto you.”

7. “We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”

8. “Fix your mind on truth, hold firm to virtue, rely on loving-kindness, and find your recreation in the Arts.”

9. “I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being. Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated”


11. “Humankind differs from the animals only by a little and most people throw that away.”

12. “As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.”

13. “Things have their roots and branches. Affairs have their beginnings and their ends. To know what is first and what is last will lead one near the Way.”

14. “Coarse rice to eat, water to drink, my bended arm for a pillow – therein is happiness. Wealth and rank attained through immoral means are nothing but drifting clouds.”
