Confucius’ teachings were the inspiration in various walks of life. His conversations with other philosophers ascribe their interests in the rightness of acts and moral character. His teachings also conveyed the truth about the universe and man, the way individual should possess his virtues, the acquisition of wisdom, the relationship between moral and self-interest, the ruler’s submission of his people to war, as well as the characteristics that a true gentleman should possess. Following the discussion presents the selected three of Confucius’ sayings.