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" Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? "

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

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

" When anger rises, think of the consequences. "

" Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. "

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

" The firm, the enduring, the simple, and the modest are near to virtue. "

" Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure. "

" The cautious seldom err. "

" When we see persons of worth, we should think of equaling them; when we see persons of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves. "

" 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. "

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

" Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated. "

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

" 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. "

" 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. "

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

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

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

" The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large. "

" Virtuous people often revenge themselves for the constraints to which they submit by the boredom which they inspire. "

" What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. "

" You cannot open a book without learning something. "

" 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. "

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

" To rule a country of a thousand chariots, there must be reverent attention to business, and sincerity; economy in expenditure, and love for men; and the employment of the people at the proper seasons. "

" Silence is a true friend who never betrays. "

" The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort. "