The expectations of life depend upon diligence the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.
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Confucius
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Confucius, born Kong Qiu, was a Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler's responsibilities to lead by virtue.
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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.
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest Second, by imitation, which is easiest and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
The object of the superior man is truth.
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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.
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
We should feel sorrow, but not sink under its oppression.
The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest success only comes later.
Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.
The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing meI will be concerned at my own want of ability.
Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change.
Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.
If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.
The superior man is distressed by the limitations of his ability he is not distressed by the fact that men do not recognize the ability that he has.
Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
It is easy to hate and it is difficult to love. This is how the whole scheme of things works. All good things are difficult to achieve and bad things are very easy to get.