Confucius [K'ung fu-tzu], 551-479bc, Chinese philosopher Quotes

I won't be concerned with other people not knowing me; I will be concerned with my lack of ability.

The army commander of a large State may be carried off, but the will of even a common man cannot be taken from him.

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

When the superior person deals with the world, he does not prejudice his mind for or against anything -- he just follows what is right.

If a person is not in the habit of asking, `What is this? What is this?' then I cannot do anything for him.

Do not answer the person whose questions are vile. Do not question a person whose answers are vile.

There are some we can study with, but cannot go alone with in principles. There are some we can go along with in principles but cannot establish ourselves with. There are some we can establish ourselves with, but cannot agree with on decision-making.

Don't be concerned that you have no position; be concerned how you may fit yourself to occupy one..

When everyone hates something, it is necessary to examine it. When everyone likes something, it is necessary to examine it.

Isn't it a pleasure to consistently study, and apply what you have learned?