Some are born with knowledge, some derive it from study, and some acquire it only after a painful realization of their ignorance. But the knowledge being possessed, it comes to the same thing. Some study with a natural ease, some from a desire for advantages, and some by strenuous effort. But the achievement being made, it comes to the same thing.

The superior man acts before he speaks, and afterwards speaks according to his action.

Consideration for others is the basis of a good life, a good society.

What the wise seek is in themselves

The person who is not strong enough gives up at the halfway point - but you are limiting yourself before even starting.

As the water shapes itself to the vessel that contains it, so a wise man adapts himself to circumstances.

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.