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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The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

Study the past if you would divine the future

Study the past if you would divine the future

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in...

What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in...

Love is the expression of simplicity in emotion, the unattainable longing that comes so unexpectedly,...

Love is the expression of simplicity in emotion, the unattainable longing that comes so unexpectedly,...

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country...

In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country...

When anger rises, think of the consequences

When anger rises, think of the consequences

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

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

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

Ignorance is the night of the mind, a night without moon or star

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.

Failure is not an option.

Failure is not an option.

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see...

When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see...

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Anyone who angers you conquers you

Anyone who angers you conquers you

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...

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...

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?

You cry out in your sleep - all my failings expose. There's a taste in...

You cry out in your sleep - all my failings expose. There's a taste in...

Love is merely a madness, and, I tell you, deserves as well a dark house...

Love is merely a madness, and, I tell you, deserves as well a dark house...