The ideal teacher guides his students but does not pull them along; he urges them to go forward and does not suppress them; he opens the way but does not take them to the place.

Those who break down the dikes will themselves be drowned in the inundation.

He who remembers from day to day what he has yet to learn, and from month to month what he has learned already, may be said to have a love of learning.

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.

See a person's means ... Observe his motives. Examine that in which he rests. How can a person conceal his character?

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

Every house guest brings you happiness. Some when they arrive, and some when they are leaving