A superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.
And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.
Attack the evil that is within yourself, rather than attacking the evil that is in others.
Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.
Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.
Fine words and an insinuating appearance are seldom associated with true virtue.
Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
Give a bowl of rice to a man and you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to grow his own rice and you will save his life.
Have no friends not equal to yourself.
He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.
He who learns but does not think is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.
He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
He who will not economize will have to agonize.
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star.
In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve, and bad things are very easy to get.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.
Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart.
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
Respect yourself and others will respect you.
Silence is a true friend who never betrays.
Study the past if you would define the future.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation, there is sure to be failure.
The funniest people are the saddest ones.
The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat.
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.
The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... These are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.
To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.
We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.
What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.
When anger rises, think of the consequences.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals; adjust the action steps.
When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like her or him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
You cannot open a book without learning something.
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