The Master said, "To study, and then in a timely fashion to practice what you have learned - is this not satisfying? To have companions arrive from afar - is this not a joy? To remain unrecognized by others and yet remain free of resentment - is this not the mark of the gentleman?"

Don't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.

To be poor without murmuring is difficult. To be rich without being proud is easy.

Study without reflection is a waste of time; reflection without study is dangerous.

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Knowing something is not as good as liking it. Liking something is not as good as rejoicing in it.

Give a man a fish, feed home for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed for a lifetime.