When anger rises, think of the consequences.
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Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
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The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
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It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
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The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.
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When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.
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Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
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Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.
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When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
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Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.
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What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.
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The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most.
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Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.
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He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.
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The object of the superior man is truth.
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The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
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Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known.
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The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
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The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.
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If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
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It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
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To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.
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When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.
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Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
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How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion.
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>Heaven means to be one with God.
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Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
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>If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
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They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
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Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
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Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
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To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.
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I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.
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I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
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The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
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The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.
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I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.
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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.
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Wherever you go, go with all your heart.
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Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.
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If we don't know life, how can we know death?
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Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
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We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
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To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.
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Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.
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If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.
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Study the past, if you would divine the future.
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The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
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A gentleman would be ashamed should his deeds not match his words.
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In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
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He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
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Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.
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A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
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To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage, or of principle.
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The cautious seldom err.
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It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve; and bad things are very easy to get.
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Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
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Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
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Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
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He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
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I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.
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To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness.
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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.
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To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.
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Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire.
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To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
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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 has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.
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Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.
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Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
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When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
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I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who is fond of antiquity, and earnest in seeking it there.
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An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.