The faults of a superior person are like the sun and moon. They have their faults, and everyone sees them; they change and everyone looks up to them.Confucius
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.Confucius
He who exercises government by means of his virtue may be compared to the north polar star, which keeps its place and all the stars turn towards it.Confucius
Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.Confucius
The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.Confucius
Speak the truth, do not yield to anger; give, if thou art asked for little; by these three steps thou wilt go near the gods.Confucius
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability.Confucius
When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.Confucius