“A common man marvels at uncommon things. A wise man marvels at the commonplace.”

People with virtue must speak out; People who speak are not all virtuous.

Those who know the truth are not equal to those who love it.

To be wealthy and honored in an unjust society is a disgrace.

Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.

Faced with what is right, to leave it undone shows a lack of courage.

Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.

When the wind blows,the grass bends.

Time flows away like the water in the river.

Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.

Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know more.

If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

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 is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.

Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.

Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.

Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.

Group discipline produces a unified effort toward a common goal.

Put the uncommon effort into the common task… make it large by doing it in a great way.

God is not looking for men of great faith, He is looking for common men to trust His great faithfulness.

That which is the wonder of one age is the commonplace of the next.

Anyone who dreams of an uncommon life eventually discovers that there is no choice but to seek an uncommon approach to living it.

I did not know it was possible to be so miserable and live but I am told that this is a common experience.

As they are currently practiced, there is no common ground between science and religion… Although just as in hostage negotiations, it’s probably best to keep both sides talking to each other.