The Master said, I set my heart on the Way, base myself on virtue, lean upon benevolence for support and take my recreation in the arts.
ConfuciusAcquire new knowledge whilst thinking over the old, and you may become a teacher of others.
ConfuciusIf Language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant. If what is said is not what is meant, then what ought to be done, remains undone.
ConfuciusThings being investigated, knowledge became complete. Their knowledge being complete, their thoughts were sincere. Their thoughts being sincere, their hearts were then rectified. Their hearts being rectified, their persons were cultivated. Their persons being cultivated, their families were regulated. Their families being regulated, their States were rightly governed. Their States being rightly governed, the whole kingdom was made tranquil and happy.
Confucius