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

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest....

There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest....

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.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

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...

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little;...

Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little;...

Study the past if you would divine the future

Study the past if you would divine the future

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

Never hesitate to ask a lesser person.

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...

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

Silence is the true friend that never betrays.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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

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

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

Never give a sword to a man who can't dance.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

It is better to live in peace than in bitterness and strife.

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...

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...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom...

The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but...

The power of a man's virtue should not be measured by his special efforts, but...

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.

Prosperity discovers vice, adversity discovers virtue.