There is a growing interest in Confucianism in China and other parts of the world. More and more followers of Confucianism are advocating a deeper study of his philosophies. Confucius' ideals stand true even today. His philosophy on how to be a Junzi or the perfect gentleman is based on the simple ideology of love and tolerance.

The inner nature of man is the province of Music.

Not feeling compassion for a stranger is like not feeling when one's foot has caught fire

Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.

She who is born with beauty is born with a sorrow for many a man.

Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.

The contrived language and the flattering attitude rarely come with the virtue.