Don't worry about being acknowledged by others; worry about failing to acknowledge them.

Heaven gives long life to the just and the intelligent.

Recompense injury with justice, and recompense kindness with kindness.

To be truly happy and contented, you must let go of what it means to be happy or content.

The father who does not teach his son his duties is equally guilty with the son who neglects them.

Though Confucius served the Duke of Lu, a Chinese state, he made many enemies with the nobles of the land. His views antagonized the powerful nobles, who wanted the Duke to be a puppet in their hands. Confucius was exiled from the State of Lu for more than two decades. He lived in the countryside, spreading his teachings.

The Master said, “A true gentleman is one who has set his heart upon the Way. A fellow who is ashamed merely of shabby clothing or modest meals is not even worth conversing with.” (Analects 4.9)