Confucius Quotes & Sayings

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
– Confucius

“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.”
– Confucius

“Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.”
– Confucius

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.”
– Confucius

“Real knowledge is to know the extent of one’s ignorance.”
– Confucius

“Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.”
– Confucius

“Study the past, if you would divine the future.”
– Confucius

“You cannot open a book without learning something.”
– Confucius

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
– Confucius

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.”
– Confucius

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.”
– Confucius

“The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.”
– Confucius

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
– Confucius

“The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.”
– Confucius

“Silence is a true friend who never betrays.”
– Confucius