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

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Self Examination Quotes

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.

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

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

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

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

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

Failure is not an option.

Failure is not an option.

Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous.

Learning without thought is labour lost; thought without learning is perilous.

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

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

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess...

The essence of knowledge is, having it, to apply it; not having it, to confess...

Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.

Learning without thought is labor lost; and thought without learning is perilous.

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...

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

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...

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

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...

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

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

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...

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Virtue is not solitary; it is bound to have neighbors

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone...

Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone...

Our lives improve only when we take chances and the first and most difficult risk...

Our lives improve only when we take chances and the first and most difficult risk...