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

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

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.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in...

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in...

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.

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential......

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential......

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...

Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it

Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Study the past if you would divine the future

Study the past if you would divine the future

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right...

Wealth and rank are what people desire, but unless they are obtained in the right...

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

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

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

Consideration for others is the basic of a good life, a good society.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

It is not possible for one to teach others who cannot teach his own family.

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 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...

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?

Omfort me with apples, for I am sick of love.

Omfort me with apples, for I am sick of love.

These two imparadised in one another's arms, the happier Eden, shall enjoy their fill of...

These two imparadised in one another's arms, the happier Eden, shall enjoy their fill of...

One does not fall in love; one grows into love, and love grows in him.

One does not fall in love; one grows into love, and love grows in him.