He who is concerned only with the purity of his own life ruins the great human relations.
Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living
There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
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.
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...
To see what is right and not do it is want of courage.
Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.
The Man who says he can, and the man who says he can not.. Are both correct
It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.