Quotes about Ethics
The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.
— Confucius
When you see a worthy person, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy person, then examine your inner self.
— Confucius
The superior man is firm in the right way, and not merely firm.
— Confucius
A scholar who loves comfort is not worthy of the name.
— Confucius
Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.
— Confucius
Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue.
— Confucius
The man of wisdom is never in two minds about right and wrong; the man of benevolence never worries about the future; the man of courage is never afraid.
— Confucius
Is there any one maxim which ought to be acted upon throughout one's whole life? Surely the maxim of loving kindness is such: Do not unto others what you would not they should do unto you.
— Confucius
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
— Confucius
To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.
— Confucius
The object of the superior man is truth.
— Confucius
The Duke of Shê asked about government. The Master said, When the near approve and the distant approach.
— Confucius