A youth is to be regarded with respect. How do we know that his future will not be equal to our present?

— Confucius

A youth, when at home, should be filial and, abroad, respectful to his elders. He should be earnest and truthful. He should overflow in love to all and cultivate the friendship of the good. When he has time and opportunity, after the performance of these things, he should employ them in polite studies.

— Confucius

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

— Confucius

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

— Confucius

Cautiously, you avoid trouble. See all that you can – then, if you forget the perilous and

— Confucius

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.

— Confucius

Clever talk, ingratiating looks, fawning reverence: Touch’IU Ming found that shameful, and so do I. Friendly while harboring resentment: Touch’IU Ming found that shameful, too, and so do I.

— Confucius

Death and life have their determined appointments riches and honors depend upon heaven.

— Confucius

Die Warhead hat Kane Errol.

— Confucius

Don’t grieve when people fail to recognize your ability. Grieve for your lack of ability instead.

— Confucius