Confucius quotes

Donnie Yen  in  the movie  Ip Man - 2 (2010)

Wise People 

Wise people are troubled by their own lack of abilities, not by the failure of others to appreciate those abilities.

Wise people hope to be remembered for what they were ; foolish people hope to be remembered for what they did.

Wise people seek goodness within themselves ; foolish people seek goodness in others.

Wise people are aware of their own wisdom, but do not treat foolish people with contempt. They like to associate with other wise people, but do not form cliques.

Wise people do not judge the abilities of others by what they say about themselves, but by their actions.

Wise people do not try to impose on others what they do not desire for themselves.

Wise people take pleasure in praising those who deserve praise. But they do not condemn people who deserve condemnation.

Wise people know what is right. Foolish people know only what is profitable. 

People may be educated, and they may be able to write with fluency ; but it does not follow that they are wise.

Taking pleasure in your own eloquence, and in your ability to influence others will undermine your virtue. Lack of self-control will undermine all your plans.

Han Yin-chieh  - actor/ action-director  of   the movie  Big Boss (1971)

 Five Qualities

In serving your employer you should perform your duties to the best of your ability; your salary is of secondary importance.

Do not strive for eloquence, but speak plainly . Concentrate on conveying your message, not dazzling your listeners.

All human beings are similar, so they are naturally friendly towards one another. Antipathy and hostility are un-natural.

The most intelligent people are suspicious of change. The least intelligent people are bemused by change. People of ordinary intelligence welcome change.

Benevolence manifests itself in five qualities : respect for others; tolerance towards others; honesty in speech; promptness in action ; and generosity in word and action. If you are respectful, you will not be treated with insolence. If you are tolerant people will feel comfortable in your presence. If you are honest, you will win people's trust. If you are prompt, you will achieve results. If you are generous, people will love and admire you.

- from the book  366 Readings From Taoism & Confucianism