Confucius (孔子; pinyin: Kǒngzǐ; lit. 'Master Kong'; c. 551 – c. 479 BCE), born Kong Qiu (孔丘), was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Confucius's teachings and philosophy underpin the East Asian culture and society, and remain influential...
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
True love is quiescent, except in the nascent moments of true humility.
—The Little, Brown Book of Anecdotes