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

The Master said, “The gentleman understands what is right, whereas the petty man understands profit.” (Analects 4.16)

Being strong does not mean that you never fall down, but that whenever you fall, you get up again.

If either wealth or poverty are come by honesty, there is no shame.

Let the states of equilibrium and harmony exist in perfection, and a happy order will prevail throughout heaven and earth, and all things will be nourished and flourish.

A man who does not think and plan long ahead will find trouble right at his door.

The silent treasuring up of knowledge; learning without satiety; and instructing others without being wearied: which one of these things belongs to me?