When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

Quote by Confucius

Topics: Self Examination Quotes

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Silence is a friend who will never betray

Silence is a friend who will never betray

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 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.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it...

Every truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it...

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by...

By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by...

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

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

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

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 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...

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their...

The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their...

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?

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

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

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

When anger rises, think of the consequences.

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.