Quotes about Integrity
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
— Confucius
The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
— Confucius
To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
— Confucius
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
— Confucius
Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.
— Confucius
If there were an honorable way to get rich, I'd do it, even if it meant being a stooge standing around with a whip. But there isn't an honorable way, so I just do what I like.
— Confucius
Tsze-Kung asked, "Is there one word with which to act in accordance throughout a lifetime?" The Master said, "Is not reciprocity such a word? What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
— Confucius
If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.
— Confucius
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of man.
— Confucius
Let a ruler base his government upon virtuous principles, and he will be like the pole-star, which remains steadfast in its place, while all the host of stars turn towards it
— Confucius
One who never anticipates deceit or expects duplicity, and yet is the first to recognize such things — is that not a sage indeed?
— Confucius
If a man be without the virtues proper to humanity, what has he to do with music?
— Confucius