Quotes About Trust

Senza Fermezza, il gentiluomo non riscuote rispetto ed il suo sapere non sarà ascoltato. | Preconizzando lealtà e fidatezza, non avrà amici che sono simili a se stesso. | Non esiterà a correggere i suoi errori

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

He who flatters a man is his enemy. he who tells him of his faults is his maker.

I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.

The Master said of Gong Yechang, "He is marriageable. Although he was once imprisoned and branded as a criminal, he was in fact innocent of any crime." The Master gave him his daughter in marriage. (Analects 5.1)

The gentleman does not promote people merely on the basis of their words, nor does he reject words merely because of the person who uttered them.

The wise never doubt. The Humane never worry. The brave never fear.

One who never anticipates deceit or expects duplicity, and yet is the first to recognize such things – is that not a sage indeed?

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. Confucius This is a major problem in America, where greed, power, and money are the highest value. This creates a paranoia atmosphere.I mention this all the time, but first time I have ever seen it.

A legendary horse is praised not for its strength, but for its Integrity.

In following the Way, the noble-minded treasure three things: a manner free of violence and arrogance, a countenance full of sincerity and trust, a voice free of vulgarity and impropriety.

When you make a promise consistent with what is right, you can keep your word. When you show respect consistent with good taste, you keep shame and disgrace at a distance. When he in whom you confide is one who does not fail his friends, you may trust him fully.

Sincerity is the end and beginning of things; without sincerity there would be nothing.

Exige beaucoup de toi-même et attend peu des autres. Beaucoup d'ennuis te seront épargnés.

If I raise one corner for someone and he cannot come back with the other three, I do not go on.

The Master said, "If a man of position [junzi] does not have integrity, he will not inspire awe.

To give comfort to the old, to have the trust of my friends, and to have the young seeking to be near me

Confucius replied, "Those who are true in my village conduct themselves differently. A father covers for his son, and a son covers for his father. And being true lies in this.

The naked man fear no pickpocket

If you yourself are correct, even without the issuing of orders, things will get done; if you yourself are incorrect, although orders are issued, they will not be obeyed