By nature, men are nearly alike; by practice, they get to be wide apart.

Wisdom, compassion, and courage are the three universally recognized moral qualities of men.

The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

A superior man is modest in his speech but exceeds in his actions.

Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.

The superior man understands what is right; the inferior man understands what will sell.

When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves.

He who will not economize will have to agonize.

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

Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon and star.

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?

Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.

If I am walking with two other men, each of them will serve as my teacher. I will pick out the good points of the one and imitate them, and the bad points of the other and correct them in myself.

To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.

The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home.

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.

You cannot open a book without learning something.