The scholar does not consider gold and jade to be precious treasures, but loyalty and good faith.
CONFUCIUSWhen it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
More Confucius Quotes
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All people are the same; only their habits differ.
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We should keep the dead before our eyes, and honor them as though still living.
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Virtue is never left to stand alone. He who has it will have neighbors.
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Act with kindness but do not expect gratitude.
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If you make a mistake and do not correct it, this is called a mistake.
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When a wise man points at the moon the imbecile examines the finger.
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If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear?
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Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.
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By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.
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Learn as if you were not reaching your goal and as though you were scared of missing it.
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Time flows away like the water in the river.
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The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
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It is not the failure of others to appreciate your abilities that should trouble you, but rather your failure to appreciate theirs.
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To see what is right and not do it is the worst cowardice.
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If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room.
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