When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.

Quote by Confucius

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We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.

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.

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.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

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...

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

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

It is better to play than do nothing

It is better to play than do nothing

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

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

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

Look at the means which a man employs, consider his motives, observe his pleasures. A...

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

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...

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the...

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity...

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity...

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

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

Heaven means to be one with God.

Heaven means to be one with God.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

The so-called Pythagoreans, who were the first to take up mathematics, not only advanced this...

The so-called Pythagoreans, who were the first to take up mathematics, not only advanced this...

A new principle is an inexhaustible source of new views

A new principle is an inexhaustible source of new views