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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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.

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust...

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

The parents age must be remembered, both for joy and anxiety.

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...

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of ones ignorance.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

Silence is a true friend who never betrays.

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 superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.

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...

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.

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...

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles

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

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

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...

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

To see the right and not to do it is cowardice.

The cautious seldom err.

The cautious seldom err.

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity...

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity...

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.