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

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Success Quotes, Wisdom Quotes

He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.

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...

If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if...

If language is not correct, then what is said is not what is meant; if...

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I...

I do not want a friend Who smiles when I smile Who weeps when I...

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of...

Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.

Learning without reflection is a waste, reflection without learning is dangerous.

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

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

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort

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.

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.

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...

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

You cannot open a book without learning something.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of...

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of...

The man of wisdom has no perplexity; the man of humanity has no worry; the...

The man of wisdom has no perplexity; the man of humanity has no worry; the...

To act with common sense according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know;...

To act with common sense according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know;...

The first key to wisdom is assiduous and frequent questioning

The first key to wisdom is assiduous and frequent questioning