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" To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short. "

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" Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues. "

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" If some years were added to my life, I would give fifty to the study of the Yi, and then I might come to be without great faults. "

" 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. "

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

" 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. "

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

" How to play music may be known. At the commencement of the piece, all the parts should sound together. As it proceeds, they should be in harmony while severally distinct and flowing without break, and thus on to the conclusion. "

" The book salesman should be honored because he brings to our attention, as a rule, the very books we need most and neglect most. "

" Ability will never catch up with the demand for it. "

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

" To see the right and not to do it is cowardice. "

" He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good. "

" When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps. "

" When anger rises, think of the consequences. "

" The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later. "

" It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them. "

" When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself. "

" I want you to be everything that's you, deep at the center of your being. "

" A superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. "

" I hear, I know. I see, I remember. I do, I understand. "

" Instead of being concerned that you have no office, be concerned to think how you may fit yourself for office. Instead of being concerned that you are not known, seek to be worthy of being known. "

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

" Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men. "

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

" Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. "

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

" 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. "

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

" Never give a sword to a man who can't dance. "