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.

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

To err and not reform, this may indeed be called error.

The superior man sets his person at rest before he moves; he composes his mind before he speaks.

Knowledge is merely brilliance in organization of ideas and not wisdom. The truly wise person goes beyond knowledge.

The proper man understands equity, the small man profits.

It is more shameful to distrust our friends than to be deceived by them.