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, see to the (be?) worthy of being known.

Quote by Confucius

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

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

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...

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.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

Heaven means to be one with God.

Heaven means to be one with God.

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a...

With coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a...

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 better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

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

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

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right...

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right...

To love a thing means wanting it to live

To love a thing means wanting it to live

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are...

To be able to practice five things everywhere under heaven constitutes perfect virtue. They are...

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...

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must...

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must...

Anyone who angers you conquers you

Anyone who angers you conquers you

Do not be angry with me if I tell you the truth

Do not be angry with me if I tell you the truth

All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is...

All anger is not sinful, because some degree of it, and on some occasions, is...

For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it...

For me music is a vehicle to bring our pain to the surface, getting it...