Words of Wisdom from Confucius

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
When you say something, say what you know. When you don't know something, say you don't know. That is knowledge.
Study the past if you would define the future.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
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.
Virtue is more to man than either water or fire. I have seen men die from treading on water and fire, but I have never seen a man die from treading the course of virtue.
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
Forget injuries never forget kindness.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
Study without thought is vain: thought without study is dangerous.
To be fond of learning is near to wisdom.
The gentleman is calm and peaceful; the small man is always emotional.
If one acts with a view to profit, there will be much resentment.
Clever words and a plausible appearance have seldom turned out to be humane.
One who can bring about the practice of five things everywhere under Heavens has achieved humaneness . . .Courtesy, tolerance,good faith diligence and kindness.