discipline Quotes

He who walks in the eightfold noble path with unswerving determination is sure to reach Nirvana.

The cautious seldom err.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

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.

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

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

Go before the people with your example, and be laborious in their affairs.

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.

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

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