What are some popular Confucius quotes?

Some popular Confucius quotes include "Respect yourself and others will respect you", "When anger rises, think of the consequences" and "What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others." Many Confucius quotes are often about ethics and social philosophy.

Confucius was an influential Chinese teacher, politician and philosopher. He wrote about government and personal morality, correct social relationships and justice. He emphasized strong family loyalty, respect for elders and ancestor worship. He believed in the family as a basis for government. Many Asian countries, including Korea, Japan and Vietnam, have been heavily influenced by Confucian teachings.