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" 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. "

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" 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. "

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" 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. "

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" To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. "

" 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 superior man does not, even for the space of a single meal, act contrary to virtue. In moments of haste, he cleaves to it. In seasons of danger, he cleaves to it. "

" 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. "

" Look not at what is contrary to propriety; listen not to what is contrary to propriety; speak not what is contrary to propriety; make no movement which is contrary to propriety. "

" To those whose talents are above mediocrity, the highest subjects may be announced. To those who are below mediocrity, the highest subjects may not be announced. "

" Only the wisest and stupidest of men never change. "

" I will not be concerned at other men's not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability. "

" 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. "

" Virtue is not left to stand alone. He who practices it will have neighbors. "

" He who acts with a constant view to his own advantage will be much murmured against. "

" Heaven means to be one with God. "

" I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. "

" 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. "

" To see and listen to the wicked is already the beginning of wickedness. "

" 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. "

" To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge. "

" If you look into your own heart, and you find nothing wrong there, what is there to worry about? What is there to fear? "

" 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. "

" To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. "

" Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without. "

" The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. "

" In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of. "

" 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. "