The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability; he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.

Quote by Confucius

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

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

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...

To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it

To be wrong is nothing unless you continue to remember it

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do...

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do...

It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great

It is man that makes truth great, not truth that makes man great

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

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

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

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...

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without

Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without

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...

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...

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war

When music and courtesy are better understood and appreciated, there will be no war

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.

Men have laid down the rules and definitions by which the world is run, and...

Men have laid down the rules and definitions by which the world is run, and...