Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

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

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

Forget injuries; never forget kindness.

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

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

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?

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule,...

The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule,...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...

I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at...

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if...

When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if...

It is better to play than do nothing

It is better to play than do nothing

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

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

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...

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Silence is a friend who will never betray

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

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

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

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.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

No other people have a government more worthy of their respect and love or a...

No other people have a government more worthy of their respect and love or a...

You can not possibly have a broader basis for government than that which includes all...

You can not possibly have a broader basis for government than that which includes all...