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Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions.
Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.
Therefore the superior man is watchful over himself, when he is alone.
There is only one thing in life which never changes, and it is change.
If you lead the people with correctness, who will dare not be correct?
The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue.
If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
A wise man has dignity without pride; a fool has pride without dignity.
To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness.
Stars are holes in the sky from which the light of the infinite shines.
Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.
Every thoughtful pin on pinterest has beauty. But not everyone can see.
To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.
A gentleman considers what is right; the vulgar consider what will pay.
Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.
A happy union with wife and child is like the music of lutes and harps.
Straight-forwardness, without the rules of propriety, becomes rudeness.
I was complaining that I had no shoes till I met a man who had no feet.
When you breathe, you inspire, and when you do not breathe, you expire.
If my mind be not engaged in worship, it is as though I worshipped not.
To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.
It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.
A lion chased me up a tree, and I greatly enjoyed the view from the top.
I am not concerned that I am not known, I seek to be worthy to be known.
Not too isolated, not too many relationships, the middle, that's wisdom.
He who wished to secure the good of others, has already secured his own.
By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.
He who merely knows right principles is not equal to him who loves them.
The only people who cannot change are the most wise and the most stupid.
Desire to have things done quickly prevents their being done thoroughly.
Which demands a lot of himself and some others, will be free from hatred.
People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.
I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being.
If an urn lacks the characteristics of an urn, how can we call it an urn?
Of all that Heaven produces and nourishes, there is none so great as man.
If a man be under the influence of anger his conduct will not be correct.
It's only in winter that the pine and cypress are known to be evergreens.
He who crosses the ocean twice without washing is a dirty double crosser.
Heaven sends down its good and evil symbols and wise men act accordingly.
Cultivate the root; the leaves and branches will take care of themselves.
When three persons work together, each can be the teacher in some aspects
If one is guided by profit in one's actions, one will incur much ill will.
Everyone calls his son his son, whether he has talents or has not talents.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
You will never know how sharp a sword is unless it's drawn from its sheath
Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.
Who keeps the old akindle and adds new knowledge is fitted to be a teacher.
Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors.
Looking at small advantages prevents great affairs from being accomplished.