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

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To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.

Anyone who angers you conquers you

Anyone who angers you conquers you

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others.

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

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

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

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

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

Never give a sword to a man who cant dance.

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

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

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future...

A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do you know that his future...

Heaven means to be one with God.

Heaven means to be one with God.

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.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

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 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...

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

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

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...

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand.

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

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...