In 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.
ConfuciusWith coarse rice to eat, with water to drink, and my bent arm for a pillow - I have still joy in the midst of all these things.
ConfuciusFirst and foremost, be faithful to your superiors, keep all promises, refuse the friendship of all who are not like you; and if you have made a mistake, do not be afraid of admitting the fact and amending your ways.
ConfuciusTo prefer it is better than to only know it. To delight in it is better than merely to prefer it.
Confucius