To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order; we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.
ConfuciusEvery truth has four corners: as a teacher I give you one corner, and it is for you to find the other three.
ConfuciusIf you shoot for the stars and hit the moon, it's OK. But you've got to shoot for something. A lot of people don't even shoot.
ConfuciusDon't be concerned about others not appreciating you. Be concerned about your not appreciating others.
ConfuciusIn ancient times, those who wished to illuminate the world with virtue first brought order to their nations. Wishing to order well their nations, they first harmonized their families. Wishing to harmonize their families, they first cultivated themselves. Wishing to cultivate themselves, they first rectified their minds. Those who wished to rectify their minds first made their intentions sincere.
Confucius