wisdom Quotes

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

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

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

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.

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.

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.

People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost.

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.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

The object of the superior man is truth.