Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher, teacher, editor and politician known for his popular aphorism and for his models of social interaction. His ideas have influenced the civilisation of East Asia. Interestingly, much unlike other philosophers or teachers, Confucius’ life was plain, simple and real. He believed in the fact that every human being has in him what it needs to become an awe-inspiring sage or learned man. Wisdom, he believed, was inherent to human nature. Confucius insisted that human beings are teachable, improvable, and perfectible through personal and communal endeavour, which would lead them on road to wisdom and glory. His philosophies emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. He put to pen most of his beliefs and thoughts that have today converted into classic Chinese texts. In his life, Confucius came up with great many quotes that have ever since, guided human beings to lead a better life. His quotes cover a wide variety of subjects, right from self-realisation to knowledge, life and living to wisdom and learning, time and history to love and friendship, anger management and so on. Explore this section and get inspired from the exquisite collection of quotes by Confucius.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
