Confucius Quotes
19 quotes from Confucius on investing, entrepreneurship and motivation.
On investing
The gentleman understands what is moral. The small man understands what is profitable.
To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.
The Master said, "If your conduct is determined solely by considerations of profit you will arouse great resentment.
He who will not economize will have to agonize.
The Master said, "The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit."(Analects 4.16).
To give ones self earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.
On entrepreneurship
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life.
On motivation
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them.
To know what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
When the wind blows, the grass bends.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
To rank the effort above the prize may be called love.
To see what is right and not do it is want of courage.
He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.