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

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Expectations Quotes, Life Quotes

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little;...

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little;...

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

The object of the superior man is truth.

The object of the superior man is truth.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

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?

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

Study the past, if you would divine the future.

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them

When you have faults, do not fear to abandon them

If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near...

If a man take no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near...

He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being...

He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being...

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...

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...

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in...

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in...

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

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

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

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...

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.