Inspiring and famous quotes about self-cultivation

1. When you are living in the wilderness, you should not look down on yourself; when you are living in a temple, you should not look down on yourself.

2. Be proud of integrity and be ashamed of corruption.

3. Maintain an equal mind and do things conveniently, and then there will be no trouble in the world. If you have a compassionate heart and do compassionate deeds, you will have peace of mind.

4. A slight difference can lead to a thousand miles.

5. Why stop slander? Said there is no argument. How to stop resentment? He said, "Don't fight."

6. If two people are of the same mind, their sharpness will break through metal; if they speak of the same mind, they will stink like orchids.

7. Words are useless, but actions are not far away.

8. My life has an end, but my knowledge has no end.

9. Going through fire and water can be achieved with the bravery of a warrior; overcoming one's own selfishness is impossible without the virtue of a gentleman.

10. The aesthetic sense requires cultural cultivation... Only with the help of cultivation can we understand and discover beauty.

11. Cultivation is as important to the mind as food is to the body.

12. Be broad-minded and make reservations.

13. The sound of wind, rain, and reading are all in my ears; I care about everything about family affairs, national affairs, and world affairs.

14. People with high moral character do not neglect small things, and do not bully lonely people; they do not adopt unfounded big words, and do not violate simple words that are reasonable.

15. A gentleman is always kind to others.

16. We should not underestimate ourselves if we have a great spirit of lofty ideals.

17. Pines, bamboos and plums are the three friends of the cold year. Integrity and purity are the three important things for an official.

18. Learning is like sailing against the current. If you don’t advance, you will retreat.

19. The world is in decline, but my heart is like a pillar.

20. Worry about the world first, then be happy when the world is happy.

21. Since ancient times, the country’s troubled ministers and the family’s prodigal sons have been rich but not virtuous.

22. Read thousands of volumes and write like a master.

23. If you are humble, many will follow you; if you are arrogant, many will fall away.

24. The most important thing is sobriety when you are successful, and the most important thing is balance when you are frustrated.

25. Cultivate your life and have nothing to do other than sincerity.

26. Be upright and do not cause harm, and do not harm righteousness.

27. A person with public morality has a big sword, a high selfless character.

28. Worry about the world’s worries first, and rejoice after the world’s happiness.

29. If you are generous to yourself but do not blame others, you will be far away from resentment.