If A Man Be Under

Though Confucius Served The Duke Of Lu, A Chinese State, He Made Many Enemies With The Nobles Of The Land. His Views Antagonized The Powerful Nobles, Who Wanted The Duke To Be A Puppet In Their Hands. Confucius Was Exiled From The State Of Lu For More Than Two Decades. He Lived In The Countryside, Spreading His Teachings.

The Green Reed Which Bends In The Wind Is Stronger Than The Mighty Oak Which Breaks In A Storm.

Wisdom, Compassion, And Courage Are The Three Universally Recognized Moral Qualities Of Men.

The Rich Fool Is Like A Pig That Is Choked By Its Own Fat.

The Superior Man, When Resting In Safety, Does Not Forget That Danger May Come.