The superior man does not mind being in office; all he minds about is whether he has qualities that entitle him to office. He does not mind failing to get recognition; he is too busy doing the things that entitle him to recognition.

The superior man is universally minded and no partisan. The inferior man is a partisan and not universal.

Women and people of low birth are very hard to deal with. If you are friendly to them, they get out of hand, and if you keep your distance, they resent it.

True wisdom is knowing what you don't know

The funniest people are the saddest once

The master said, 'Quietly to store up knowledge in my mind, to learn without flagging, to teach without growing weary, these present me with no difficulties.'

Confucius say... politician is one who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.