Chinese philosopher of the Spring and Autumn period who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages, as well as the first teacher in China to advocate for mass education
They must often change, who would be constant in happiness or wisdom.
When you see a good person, think of becoming like him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.
To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.
Silence is the true friend that never betrays.
Heaven, in the production of things, is sure to be bountiful to them, according to their qualities. Hence the tree that is flourishing, it nourishes, while that which is ready to fall, it overthrows.
The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.
It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.
In 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.
Ability will never catch up with the demand for it.
Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.