Confucius, [Kung Fu-tse] (551-479 B.C.) Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Confucius Quote “The superior man understands what is right. The inferior man understands what is popular.”Confucius ~ Confucius [Kung Fu-tse] (551-479 B.C.) Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher Right , Wisdom Ratings and Comments Reply Anonymous, Ocala, Fl. 2/8/12 Sad, but so true! Reply Mann, Kalamazoo 2/8/12 Confucius nails precisely why so many people equate 'freedom' with their personal customs and standards of living ... instead of recognizing that genuine freedom arises only when people possess the right to be let alone. Reply Cal, lewisville, tx 2/8/12 How can politicaly correct ever be morally correct? Reply Mike, Norwalk 2/8/12 Welcome to Amerika (the ever popular venue of msnbc, fox, etc.. Reply Cal, lewisville, tx 2/8/12 Mike, while listening to Mark Levine I find those names are: MSLSD, The Washington Compost, and the New York Slimes. Reply E Archer, NYC 2/10/12 The inferior wish inferiority for all. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Confucius quote is found in these categories: Right quotes Wisdom quotes About Confucius Bio of Confucius Quotations by Confucius Books by/about Confucius Confucius videos Confucius on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Confucius