Quotes about Wisdom

cautiously, you avoid trouble. See all that you can — then, if you forget the perilous and

When the Master entered the great temple he asked about everything. Someone said, 'Who will say that this son of the man of Zou knows about ritual? When he enters the temple, he asks about everything'. The Master heard of it and said, 'This is the ritual'.

We all have two lives, your second one begins when you realize you've only got one.

He said : Not to know the decree is to be without the means of being a proper man. 2. Not to know the rites is to be without means to construct. 3. Not to know words is to be without the fluid needful to understand men.

Life is really simple, but men insist on making it complicated.

lesson about knowledge? When you know a thing, maintain that you know it; and when you do not, acknowledge your ignorance. This is characteristic of knowledge.

Very few go astray who comport themselves with restraint.

You do not understand even life. How can you understand death?

I was not born with wisdom. I love the ancient teachings and have worked hard to attain to their level.

Staying with good people is like entering a room with orchids. You won't notice the fragrance, but you'll be soaked in the scent. Staying with evil people is just like going inside a stinky fish store. You won't smell it after a while because you will blend with the stench. Keep red things and you'll turn red. Keep lacquer, and you'll turn black ...So a wise man should be careful of where he stays...

Life is simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

When anger arises, think of the consequences.