When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
It is better not to proceed at all than to proceed without purpose.
The man of noble mind seeks to achieve the good in others and not their evil. The little-minded man is the reverse of this.
Benevolence is the characteristic element of humanity.
Love makes a spot beautiful: who chooses not to dwell in love, has he got wisdom?
When you see a good man, think of emulating him; when you see a bad man, examine your own heart.