A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

Quote by Confucius

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People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To be in one's own heart in kindly sympathy with all things; this is the...

To be in one's own heart in kindly sympathy with all things; this is the...

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest....

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest....

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity...

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity...

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I...

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.

To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.