Confucius, Chinese philosopher: “Ignorance is the night of the mind—but a night without moon or stars”

Not many human beings manage to transcend their own era, and even fewer remain influential for centuries, let alone millennia ...

Confucius, Chinese philosopher: “The superior man possesses equanimity and tranquility of soul. The vulgar man experiences agitation and restlessness”

The renowned sage from the extinct State of Lu left his disciples a series of lessons that share the importance of human ...

Quote of the day by Chinese philosopher Confucius: "The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not..."

Confucius’ quote highlights the power of curiosity, showing that asking questions may feel uncomfortable briefly but leads to ...
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A Brief History of Confucianism

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Welcome to Foreign Policy’s China Brief. This week, we’re taking a step back from the news cycle to explore the rich history of ...

Quote of the day by Confucius, "“It does not matter how slowly you go..."

Confucius’ timeless quote reminds that success is not about speed but consistency. Slow progress still counts as long as you ...

Quote of the day by Confucius: 'To see what is right and not do it is the worst...' - Chinese philosopher's timeless take on character and courage

Ancient Chinese philosopher Kong Qiu, known as Confucius, faced early hardship but championed learning and moral values. His ...

Quote of the day by Confucius: "When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't"

Confucius, a pivotal ancient Chinese thinker, emphasized morality and responsibility, with his teachings compiled in texts ...

Quote of the day by Confucius: ‘It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop’

The wisdom of Confucius emphasizes that steady, slow progress toward goals is more valuable than speed. True achievement ...