Chinese Philosopher Quotes:
When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you.
topic: Relationship, Respect, Being Yourself, Respect Women, Women Self Respect
The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
topic: Inspirational, Men, Thinking, Superior Man, Chinese Philosopher
Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it.
topic: Water, Taoism, Enlightening, Chinese Philosopher
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Positive, Incrementalism, Perserverance
Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.
topic: Love, Relationship, Positive, Touch Someone, Courage To Change
source: "Words of Wisdom to Live By". Book by Alfred Armand Montapert, 1986.
topic: Wisdom, Attitude, Crazy, Live And Learn, Knowledge And Wisdom
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
topic: Inspirational, Life, Motivational, Best Success, Marathon Runners
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Positive, Natural Things, Definition Of Beauty
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
topic: Love, Inspirational, Life, Daily Work, Young Entrepreneurs
The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.
source: Sun Tzu (2015). “The Art of War”, CreateSpace
topic: Art, War, Fighting, Wartime, War Strategy
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
topic: Inspirational, Forgiveness, Yoga, Inspirational Forgiveness, Letting Go Of Anger
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
topic: Inspirational, Life, Motivational, Time To Move On, Discovering Yourself
source: "Consolation of Mind". Book by H. K. Suhas, p. 111, 2004.
topic: Soldier, India, Borders, Make In India, India Independence Day
Great acts are made up of small deeds.
source: Laozi (1997). “道德经”, Vintage
topic: Inspirational, Procrastination, Bad Day, Dozing, Chinese Philosopher
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.
topic: Inspirational, Travel, Arriving, Journey And Destination, Journey Home
The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.
topic: Love, Inspirational, Funny, Superior Man, Confucianism
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
topic: Revenge, Journey, Two, Modern Warfare 2, Chinese Philosopher
He who learns but does not think, is lost. He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
source: Confucius (1998). “论语”
topic: Giving Up, Thinking, Doe, Inspirational Learning, Never Stop Learning
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
topic: Inspirational, Positive, Real, Knowledge And Ignorance, Knowledge And Understanding
A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
topic: Love, Inspirational, Funny, Superior Man, Confucianism
I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any.
topic: Inspirational, Evil, Taoism, Chinese Philosopher
topic: Stress, Humility, Men, Superior Man, Chinese Philosopher
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Positive, Life Wisdom, Perserverance
He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know.
source: Tao-te Ching ch. 56 (translation by Wing-Tsit Chan)
topic: Spiritual, Book, Communication, Chinese Philosopher, Tao Ching
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
topic: Life, Success, Mistake, Diamond Rings, Caregiving
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
topic: Inspirational, Life, Positive, Life Is Complicated, Making A Living
A man who has committed a mistake and does not correct it is committing another mistake.
topic: Leadership, Mistake, Men, Chinese Philosopher
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
topic: Inspirational, Happiness, Graduation, Live For Yourself, Soft Heart
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
topic: Inspirational, Kindness, Yoga, Kindness And Compassion, Kindness Generosity
What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.
topic: Character, Men, Chinese, Superior Man, Confucianism
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
topic: Friendship, True Friend, Silence, Loyal Friend, Confucianism
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
topic: Stars, Learning, Ignorance, Knowledge And Ignorance, Moon Night
To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.
source: Confucius (2013). “Confucian Analects, The Great Learning & The Doctrine of the Mean”, p.154, Courier Corporation
topic: Love, Inspirational, Funny, Moral Virtues, Chinese Philosopher
Choose a career you love and you will never have to go to work.
topic: Careers, Inspirational Determination, Inspirational Father, Inspirational Hard Work, Inspirational Passion
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
topic: Inspirational, Motivational, Positive, Math Education, Inspirational Education
You cannot open a book without learning something.
topic: Educational, Book, Reading, Learning To Read, Joy Of Learning
Friends are the siblings God never gave us.
topic: Brother, Sibling, My Friendship, Chinese Philosopher, Friend Valentine
Happiness exist when you don't know a thing
source: Song: Montreal, 2011
topic: Knowledge And Ignorance, Knowledge Gained, Knowledge Of The World, Superior Man, Chinese Philosopher
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.
topic: Inspirational, Life, Music, Music Life, Music Is Life
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
topic: Wise, Philosophical, Impact, Wise Chinese, Chinese Philosopher
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
topic: Family, Strength, Peace, Happy Family, Inspirational Family
Anticipate the difficult by managing the easy.
topic: Difficult And Easy, Effectiveness, Risk, Chinese Philosopher
source: Laozi, D. C. Lau (1989). “Tao Te Ching”, p.105, Chinese University Press
topic: Inspirational, Motivation, Learning, Deep Life, Appease
topic: Country, Liberty, Politics, Rulership, Wealth And Poverty
Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish, too much handling will spoil it.
topic: Inspirational, Cooking, Too Much, Chinese Philosopher, Great Nations
Live your life to the fullest.
source: "I Know What I Stand For". Interview with Katie Couric, www.glamour.com. November 29, 2009. 
topic: Life, Birthday, Beauty, Live Life To Its Fullest, Soul Beauty