17 Inspiring Life Lessons That Confucius Can Teach Us


All very important reasons to keep your mind and heart open. There’s always more than one perspective. So to you can learn from Confucius and his many words of wisdom.

1.“Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.”

2.“The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage.”

3. “When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.” 

4. “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” 

5. “Do not be desirous of having things done quickly. Do not look at small advantages. Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly. Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.”

6. “Never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself.”

7. “To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.”

8. “To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.”