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When you meet someone better than yourself, turn your thoughts to becoming his equal. When you meet someone not as good as you are, look within and examine your own self. (Confucius)
Have no friends not equal to yourself. View quote
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Ability will never catch up with the demand for it. View quote
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The strength of a nation is derived from the integrity of its homes. View quote
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By nature, men are nearly alike by practice, they get to be wide apart. View quote
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It is better to light one small candle of gratitude than to curse the darkness. View quote
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Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes. View quote
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To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle. View quote
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The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. View quote
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To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness. View quote
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There are three methods to gaining wisdom. The first is reflection, which is the highest. The second is limitation, which is the easiest. The third is experience, which is the bitterest. (Confucius)
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me;I will be concerned at my own want of ability. View quote
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I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being. View quote
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The superior man is satisfied and composed; the mean man is always full of distress. View quote
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Ignorance is the night of mind, a night without moon or star. View quote
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What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. View quote
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. View quote
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The superior man accords with the course of the Mean. Though he may be all unknown, unregarded by the world, he feels no regret - It is only the sage who is able for this. View quote
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When anger rises, think of the consequences. View quote
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Respect yourself and others will respect you. View quote
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The most beautiful sight in the world is a little child going confidently down the road of life after you have shown him the way. (Confucius)
The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell. View quote
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When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points. View quote
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The Superior Man is aware of Righteousness, the inferior man is aware of advantage. View quote
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Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more. View quote
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