Last Updated November 7th, 2017
There are lots of wisdom by this Chinese philosopher, Confucius from the book “The Analects“.
This book is a collection of sayings and ideas attributed to this Chinese master and his contemporaries. It is believed that this book was written by Confucius’ followers.
There are twenty books with his political thoughts, moral thinking, as well as code of conduct.
Best 5 Confucius Quotations From Analects
Check out my all-time favorite the best five Confucius quotations:
“To err and not change – that, we may say, is to err.” – Confucius
“ 過而不改、是謂過矣 ” (Mandarin)
Another translation of the quote is:
“To err and not reform may indeed be called error.” – Confucius
“The wise are not confused, the ren (benevolent) are not beset with cares, the valorous are not fearful.” – Confucius
“ 知者不惑，仁者不憂，勇者不懼 ” (Mandarin)
(Another translation of the quote is:
“The enlightened are free from doubt; the Virtuous from anxiety, and the brave from fear.” – Confucius
“To know when you know something, and to know when you don’t know, that’s knowledge.” – Confucius
“ 知之為知之，不知為不知，是知也 ” (Mandarin)
Another translation of the quote is:
“Shall I teach you the meaning of knowledge? When you know a thing to recognize that you know it, and when you do not know that you do not know, – that is knowledge.” – Confucius
“Do not be concerned that no one recognizes your merits. Be concerned that you may not recognize others.” – Confucius
“ 不患人之不己知、患不知人也 ” (Mandarin)
Another translation of the quote is:
“I will not grieve that men do not know me; I will grieve that I do not know men.” – Confucius
“A man who does not think far ahead will have troubles near at hand.” – Confucius
“人無遠慮，必有近憂 ” (Mandarin)
Another translation of the quote is :
“Who heeds not the future will find sorrow at hand.” – Confucius
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