I used to take on trust a man's deeds after having listened to his words. Now having listened to a man's words I go on to observe his deeds.
ConfuciusIn archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself.
ConfuciusIt is the obligation of the ruler to continually renew himself in order to renew the people by his example.
ConfuciusDon't worry if people don't recognize your merits; worry that you may not recognize theirs.
Confucius