Attitude, Confucius (孔子)


知之者不如好之者,好之者不如乐之者。

- 孔子, 论语 雍也

They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC), The Analects(論語), Yong Ye(雍也)

Virtue, Confucius (孔子)


The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC)

Life, Confucius (孔子)


They must often change who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC)

Knowledge·Wisdom, Confucius (孔子)


不知爲不知,是知也。

- 孔子

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

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC)

Modesty, Confucius (孔子)


He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC)

Study, Confucius (孔子)


學而時習之 不亦說乎。

- 孔子

Isn't it a pleasure to study, and to practice what you have learned?

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC)

Solitude, Confucius (孔子)


德不孤 必有鄰。

- 孔子

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

- Confucius (孔子, 551BC–479BC)