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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He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being...

He who requires much from himself and little from others, will keep himself from being...

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...

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...

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...

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

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.

The object of the superior man is truth.

The object of the superior man is truth.

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......

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

Have no friends not equal to yourself.

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

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

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.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my...

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

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

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 superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When...

A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.

A good character is the only guarantee of everlasting, carefree happiness.

I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.

I am, indeed, a king, because I know how to rule myself.