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

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.

If you think in terms of a year, plant a seed; if in terms of ten years, plant trees; if in terms of 100 years, teach the people.

The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.

Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.

Study the past, if you would define the future.

I want you to be everything that’s you, deep at the center of your being.

Never contract friendship with a man that is not better than thyself.

When you are laboring for others let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it.

When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it – this is knowledge.

I will not be concerned at other men’s not knowing me; I will be concerned at my own want of ability.

The superior man thinks always of virtue; the common man thinks of comfort.