Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
The superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it.
If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character.If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home.If there is harmony in the home, there will be orde...
He who is concerned only with the purity of his own life ruins the great human relations.
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 more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons.
There are three marks of a superior man: being virtuous he is free from anxiety being wise he is free from perplexity being brave he is free from fear.
To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.
We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living
He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he ha...
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.