If there were one word that could act as a standard of conduct for one's entire life, perhaps it would be 'thoughtfulness.

The gentleman prefers to be slow in word but diligent in action.

To know what is the right thing to do and not do it is the greatest cowardice.

By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

There is one single thread binding my way together...the way of the Master consists in doing one's best...that is all.

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.

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