Confucius

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.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

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

Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.

An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

Death and life have their determined appointments; riches and honors depend upon heaven.

He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.

To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.

I do not want a friend who smiles when I smile, who weeps when I weep, for my shadow in the pool can do better than that.

Learning without thought is labor lost.

To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.

Choose a job you love, and you'll never have to work a day in your life.

Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.

He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.

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

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

It is better to play than do nothing.

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

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.

Wherever you go, go with all your heart.