Give me but one firm spot on which to stand and I will move the earth.ArchimedesDiodorus Siculus, History of the World · 212 BC★ 7.5
BiographyOne more such victory over the Romans and we are lost.PyrrhusPlutarch, Plutarch's Lives · 279 BC★ 7.1
Philosophical literatureMoral force never dwells in solitude; it will always bring neighbors.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 4.1
Philosophical literatureI for my part am not one of those who have innate knowledge. I am simply one who loves the past and who is diligent in investigating it.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 4.0
Philosophical literatureIs Goodness indeed so far away? If we really wanted Goodness, we should find that it was at our very side.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 4.0
Philosophical literatureIf you desire what is good, the people will be good. The character of a ruler is like wind and that of the people is like grass. In whatever direction the wind blows the grass always bends.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 4.0
Philosophical literatureAt fifteen my mind was set on learning. At thirty my character had been formed. At forty I had no more perplexities. At fifty I knew the Mandate of Heaven. At sixty I was at ease with whatever I heard. At seventy I could follow my heart's desire without transgressing moral principles.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 4.0
Philosophical literatureThe great man is the one who does not lose his [originally good] child's heart.Mencius300 BC★ 3.8
Philosophical literatureThe tendency of man's nature to good is like the tendency of water to flow downwards.Mencius300 BC★ 3.8
Philosophical literatureThe root of the kingdom is the state. The root of the state is in the family. The root of the family is in the person of its head.Mencius300 BC★ 3.8
Scripture · Religious literatureThis noble eightfold path…right views, right aspirations, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right contemplation.The Pali Canon250 BC★ 3.7
Philosophical literatureA gentleman is ashamed to let his words outrun his deeds.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 3.3
Philosophical literatureHave no friends who are not of equal (moral) caliber.ConfuciusAnalects · 221 BC★ 2.4
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