He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

Quote by Confucius

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

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

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he...

I have yet to meet a man as fond of high moral conduct as he...

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future...

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future...

The cautious seldom err.

The cautious seldom err.

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are...

Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are...

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses

Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses

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

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

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...

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

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.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

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.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

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.

A good friend is a connection to life- a tie to the past,a road to...

A good friend is a connection to life- a tie to the past,a road to...

The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his...

The paradox of courage is that a man must be a little careless of his...