In a district of ten families, there must be someone as honorable and sincere as I, but none as fond 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.

Only by perfect virtue can the perfect path, in all its courses, be made a fact.

Thought, unassisted by learning, is dangerous.

The general of a large army may be defeated, but you cannot defeat the determined mind of a peasant.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

The main object of conciliation lies in reaching a solution to a case based upon morals and with a warm heart.