The journey of a gentleman is to cultivate one’s character through tranquility, and to cultivate one’s virtue through frugality. If it is not indifferent, it will not clear its aspirations, and if it is not peaceful, it will not be far-reaching.
I examine myself three times every day: Am I being unfaithful to others? Make friends but don’t believe it? Not accustomed to it.
Hypocrisy can never become truth by virtue of its growth in power.
When I am old, I am in harmony with others; when I am young, I am in harmony with others.
Wealth and honor cannot be promiscuous, poverty and lowliness cannot be moved, and power cannot be subdued.
If people are not benevolent, how can they be polite? If a person is not benevolent, how can he be happy?
Be knowledgeable and determined, ask questions carefully and think deeply, this is where benevolence lies.
The most important thing in self-cultivation is to have a pure heart, and the first thing to do in dealing with the world is to be cautious in speaking.
Three armies can seize the commander, but an ordinary man cannot seize the will.
Confucius
When the water is clear, there will be no fish, and when people are careful, there will be no disciples.
You can become a teacher by reviewing the past and learning the new.
Confucius
A gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain is always concerned.
Confucius
Indifferent to clarify one's aspirations, tranquility and long-distance.
He who knows others is wise, and he who knows himself is wise.
Change it if it exists, and encourage it if it doesn’t.
Do not do to others what you do not want others to do to you.
Confucius
Quietness cultivates one's character, frugality cultivates virtue.
Smart and eager to learn, and not ashamed to ask questions.
Confucius
Those who have different ways do not seek each other.
Confucius
Virtue is never isolated, it must have neighbors.
Confucius