Chinese Philosophies

“Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow rice and you will save his life.”

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Have no friends that are not equal to yourself.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

In the state of an intelligent ruler, there are no books, but the laws serve as teachings.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished."

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Empty your mind of all thoughts. Let your heart be at peace.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

A dull blade must be ground and whetted to make it sharp. Similarly human nature, being evil, must have justice added to it before men can be orderly.

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

Respect yourself and others will respect you.”

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism

“It is dangerous for a ruler to trust others. He who trusts others can be manipulated by others.”

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Legalism