humility Quotes

When you see a good person, think of becoming like him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.

In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself.

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

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

To give ones self earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.

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

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 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.

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

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.