逝者如斯夫,不舍昼夜。

Time passes like flowing water, never ceasing day or night.

—— 孔子

Source: 论语·子罕(The Analects)

Background

From "The Analects: Zi Han," Confucius' famous saying lamenting the passage of time by the river.

Interpretation

The passing time flows like this river water, flowing day and night without stopping. This expresses a profound understanding of the preciousness of time and the brevity of life.

Quote Information

Author

Confucius

Source

The Analects

Category

Time & Life

Date Added

8/12/2025

Related Quotes

Other wise quotes from the same author

学而不思则罔,思而不学则殆。

Learning without thinking is useless; thinking without learning is dangerous.

Unknown

Source: The Analects

View Details

博学之,审问之,慎思之,明辨之,笃行之。

Study extensively, inquire carefully, think deeply, distinguish clearly, and practice earnestly.

Unknown

Source: Doctrine of the Mean

View Details

君子坦荡荡,小人长戚戚。

The gentleman is open and at ease; the petty person is anxious and worried.

Unknown

Source: The Analects

View Details

知者不惑,仁者不忧,勇者不惧。

The wise are not confused, the benevolent are not worried, the brave are not afraid.

Unknown

Source: The Analects

View Details