It is goodness that gives to a neighborhood its beauty. One who is free to choose, yet does not prefer to dwell among the good - how can he be accorded the name of wise?
ConfuciusThe true gentleman does not preach what he practices till he has practiced what he preaches.
ConfuciusDoes Heaven ever speak? The four seasons come and go, and all creatures thrive and grow. Does Heaven ever speak!
ConfuciusWhen we have intelligence resulting from sincerity, this condition is to be ascribed to nature; when we have sincerity resulting from intelligence, this condition is to be ascribed to instruction. But given the sincerity, and there shall be the intelligence; given the intelligence, and there shall be the sincerity.
Confucius