Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

Quote by Confucius

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The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.

Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?

Can there be a love which does not make demands on its object?

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.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

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.

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness

Five things constitute perfect virtue: gravity, magnanimity, earnestness, sincerity and kindness

You cannot open a book without learning something.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

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...

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you...

Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you...

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.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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...

Study the past if you would divine the future

Study the past if you would divine the future

The cautious seldom err.

The cautious seldom err.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential......

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential......